M4.8 earthquake

south of the Fiji Islands

A magnitude 4.8 (light) earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on August 18, 2026 at 1:10 AM UTC, at a depth of 576 km.

Magnitude

4.8 mb

Depth

576 km

When

August 18, 2026 at 1:10 AM UTC

Coordinates

-22.041°, -179.079°

Review status

reviewed

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