M4.9 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Oct 9, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 130 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 | 130.4 km |
| Coordinates | -24.309, -177.334 |
| Time | Oct 9, 05:17 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u13y |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 287 km | Oct 7, 18:13 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.5 | 287 km | Oct 7, 10:20 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M5.0 | 289 km | Oct 5, 20:22 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.