M4.5 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Sep 1, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 526 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 | 525.8 km |
| Coordinates | -25.242, -179.629 |
| Time | Sep 1, 23:46 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tfwm |
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 | 81 km | Sep 7, 02:29 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.9 | 265 km | Sep 4, 13:47 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.