M4.8 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Oct 20, 2026 at 16:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 110 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 109.5 km |
| Coordinates | -24.180, -177.010 |
| Time | Oct 20, 16:29 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3nd |
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 | 279 km | Oct 18, 15:39 UTC | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.5 | 290 km | Oct 16, 21:26 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 297 km | Oct 15, 16:32 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.