M4.6 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Oct 25, 2026 at 13:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 514 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 | 513.9 km |
| Coordinates | -24.628, 179.904 |
| Time | Oct 25, 13:54 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4ue |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 2 km | Oct 23, 19:50 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.9 | 102 km | Oct 20, 23:24 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.2 | 191 km | Oct 20, 18:36 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.