Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands at Aug 8, 2026, 13:46 UTC, at a depth of 444 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 8, 2026, 13:46 UTC |
| Depth | 444.1 km |
| Coordinates | -23.280, -177.768 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 279 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 258 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.