M4.9 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Jun 30, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 190 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 189.8 km |
| Coordinates | -24.084, -177.251 |
| Time | Jun 30, 19:21 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000t999 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 205 km | Jul 27, 08:47 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M4.9 | 214 km | Jul 27, 01:34 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.2 | 214 km | Jul 27, 08:44 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M4.9 | 214 km | Jul 27, 02:42 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.2 | 216 km | Jul 27, 03:36 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.1 | 216 km | Jul 27, 23:12 UTC | south of Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.