Earthquake M 4.8 in the area of south of the Fiji Islands, 20 October 2026, 16:29 UTC
Recorded 7 d ago. Updated 18:29.
- Magnitude
- mb 4.8
- Time (UTC)
- 16:29:43
- Depth
- 110 km
- Coordinates
- 24.180 S 177.010 W
- Source
- USGS
- Last revision
- 18:29
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 was recorded at a depth of 110 km, near south of the Fiji Islands, on 20/10 at 16:29 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 4.9). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 4.9). The hypocentre is at intermediate depth, 110 km.
Estimated intensity and seismic zone
- Estimated intensity near the epicentre
- III
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