4.4
Earthquake Details: south of Fiji Islands
8/17/2026, 8:38:58 AM
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred near south of Fiji Islands on 8/17/2026 at 8:38:58 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 516.33 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Technical Details
Depth516.33 km
Significance298
Latitude-23.9232
Longitude-179.6951
Event IDusd0015ecs
Magnitude4.4
Updated:8/17/2026, 9:06:26 AM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/17/2026, 8:38:58 AM
- UTC
- 8/17/2026, 8:38:58 AM UTC
516.33 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 17, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC.
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