4.8
Earthquake Details: 217 km E of Levuka, Fiji
Aug 20, 2026, 12:27:36
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred near 217 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Aug 20, 2026 at 12:27:36. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 564.28 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth564.28 km
Significance354
Latitude-17.7971
Longitude-178.6517
Event IDus6000tm3t
Magnitude4.8
Updated:Aug 20, 2026, 12:46:54 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 21, 2026, 01:27:36 GMT+13
- UTC
- Aug 20, 2026, 12:27:36 UTC
564.28 km · Deep-focus
More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.
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