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M4.8 earthquake - Fiji region

2963 d ago · 6 Sept 2018, 12:06 UTC Fiji region

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Fiji region on 6 Sept 2018, 12:06 UTC at a depth of 549 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 09:07 UTC

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