M4.5 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Aug 1, 2026 at 04:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 494 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 493.6 km |
| Coordinates | -23.744, -179.557 |
| Time | Aug 1, 04:50 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000thel |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 65 km | Jul 26, 18:15 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M5.1 | 195 km | Jul 28, 20:23 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.3 | 279 km | Jul 26, 00:02 UTC | 279 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.2 | 286 km | Jul 28, 22:10 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.