M4.9 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Nov 9, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 136 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 | 136.3 km |
| Coordinates | -25.186, -176.996 |
| Time | Nov 9, 02:21 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tx0x |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.