M4.5 earthquake

south of the Fiji Islands

A magnitude 4.5 (light) earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on August 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM UTC, at a depth of 526 km.

Magnitude

4.5 mb

Depth

526 km

When

August 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM UTC

Coordinates

-23.827°, -179.870°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.