M4.8 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands
779 d ago · 29 Aug 2024, 09:51 UTC south of the Fiji Islands
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on 29 Aug 2024, 09:51 UTC at a depth of 494 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
18 Oct 2026, 00:35 UTC
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