M4.8 earthquake - Fiji region
1382 d ago · 5 Jan 2023, 02:24 UTC Fiji region
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Fiji region on 5 Jan 2023, 02:24 UTC at a depth of 392 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:53 UTC
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