M4.5 earthquake

south of the Fiji Islands

A magnitude 4.5 (light) earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on August 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM UTC, at a depth of 131 km.

Magnitude

4.5 mb

Depth

131 km

When

August 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM UTC

Coordinates

-24.794°, -177.185°

Review status

reviewed

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