M4.8 earthquake - 296 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji
1116 d ago · 27 Sept 2023, 18:00 UTC 296 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 296 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji on 27 Sept 2023, 18:00 UTC at a depth of 614 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, 11:11 UTC
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