4.2
Earthquake Details: south of Fiji Islands
Aug 29, 2026, 08:23:22
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred near south of Fiji Islands on Aug 29, 2026 at 08:23:22. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 602.27 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth602.27 km
Significance271
Latitude-22.3237
Longitude-179.6890
Event IDus7000tcsv
Magnitude4.2
Updated:Aug 29, 2026, 08:43:32 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 29, 2026, 08:23:22
- UTC
- Aug 29, 2026, 08:23:22 UTC
602.27 km · Deep-focus
More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.
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 29, 2026, 08:43 UTC.
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