M4.5 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Oct 16, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 535 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 | 535.4 km |
| Coordinates | -23.621, -179.797 |
| Time | Oct 16, 21:26 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2w7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 26 km | Oct 11, 07:28 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 157 km | Oct 16, 09:01 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.3 | 159 km | Oct 13, 12:58 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.6 | 174 km | Oct 10, 13:40 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 174 km | Oct 15, 16:32 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.5 | 176 km | Oct 12, 05:15 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.