M4.6 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Sep 23, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 528 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 528.3 km |
| Coordinates | -23.974, 179.258 |
| Time | Sep 23, 14:45 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx3n |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 265 km | Sep 18, 06:42 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.4 | 299 km | Sep 22, 18:48 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.