M4.6 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Jul 21, 2026 at 00:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 205 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 204.6 km |
| Coordinates | -23.644, -177.327 |
| Time | Jul 21, 00:25 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t235 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 221 km | Jul 26, 00:02 UTC | 279 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M5.2 | 234 km | Jul 27, 08:47 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M4.9 | 235 km | Jul 27, 02:42 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M4.9 | 237 km | Jul 27, 01:34 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.2 | 239 km | Jul 27, 03:36 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M4.9 | 239 km | Jul 27, 01:38 UTC | south of Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.