M4.40 Earthquake – south of the Fiji Islands

17 August 2026, 08:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.40 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on 17 August 2026, 08:38 UTC, at a depth of 516.3 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.40 (mb)
Location
south of the Fiji Islands
Date & time
17 August 2026, 08:38 UTC
Coordinates
-23.9232, -179.6951
Depth
516.33 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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