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M4.6 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands

Name: M4.6 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands
Start: 2026-09-23T14:45:38.284+00:00
Location: south of the Fiji Islands

23 d ago · 23 Sept 2026, 14:45 UTC south of the Fiji Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on 23 Sept 2026, 14:45 UTC at a depth of 548 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
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC

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