Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands at Aug 18, 2026, 09:02 UTC, at a depth of 131 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 18, 2026, 09:02 UTC |
| Depth | 131.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.794, -177.185 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | south of the Fiji Islands | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.9 | south of the Fiji Islands | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 130 km | |
| 4.0 | south of the Fiji Islands | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 201 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.