M4.6 earthquake - 270 km SE of Levuka, Fiji
2974 d ago · 27 Aug 2018, 05:02 UTC 270 km SE of Levuka, Fiji
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 270 km SE of Levuka, Fiji on 27 Aug 2018, 05:02 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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