M4.8 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Oct 27, 2026 at 15:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 497 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 496.8 km |
| Coordinates | -23.742, -179.838 |
| Time | Oct 27, 15:31 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttgq |
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 | 100 km | Oct 23, 19:50 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.6 | 102 km | Oct 25, 13:54 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.6 | 289 km | Oct 28, 12:58 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.2 | 297 km | Oct 22, 04:16 UTC | Fiji region |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.