4.8

Earthquake Details: south of Fiji Islands

Oct 27, 2026, 15:31:41

Depth
496.78 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 28, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 27, 2026 at 15:31:41. Epicenter: south of Fiji Islands. Reported depth: 496.78 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 27, 2026, 03:31:41 GMT-12
UTC
Oct 27, 2026, 15:31:41 UTC
496.78 km · Deep-focus

More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.

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Nearby major cities

Suva
649 km N
Nasinu
653 km N
Nadi
719 km NW
Lautoka
737 km NW
Nearby earthquakes · 5
M4.6km north-east of WhangareiBeforeM4.6south of Fiji IslandsAfterM4.6km north-east of WhangareiAfterM4.4south of Fiji IslandsAfterM4.3south of Fiji IslandsAfter

Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • GFZ / GEOFONmb 4.7

    geofon:gfz2026vbmd

    Depth:
    509.7 km
    Status:
    Automatic
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 27, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC
  • USGSM 4.8

    us7000ttgq

    Depth:
    496.78 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 28, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth496.78 km
Significance354
Latitude-23.7421
Longitude-179.8379
Event IDus7000ttgq
Magnitude4.8
Updated:Oct 28, 2026, 15:24:21 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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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: Oct 28, 2026, 15:24 UTC.

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