M4.50 Earthquake – south of the Fiji Islands

18 August 2026, 09:02 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.50 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on 18 August 2026, 09:02 UTC, at a depth of 130 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.50 (mb)
Location
south of the Fiji Islands
Date & time
18 August 2026, 09:02 UTC
Coordinates
-24.7429, -177.1264
Depth
130.03 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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