5.4
Earthquake Details: 215 km E of Levuka, Fiji
8/19/2026, 6:45:29 PM
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred near 215 km E of Levuka, Fiji on 8/19/2026 at 6:45:29 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 556.75 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth556.75 km
Significance449
Latitude-17.8049
Longitude-178.6638
Event IDus6000tlz8
Magnitude5.4
Updated:8/19/2026, 8:54:52 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/20/2026, 7:45:29 AM GMT+13
- UTC
- 8/19/2026, 6:45:29 PM UTC
556.75 km · Deep-focus
More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 19, 2026, 08:54 PM UTC.
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