Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake · south of the Fiji Islands

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:35 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 9:01 AM (UTC) south of the Fiji Islands at a depth of 594 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -22.22°, -179.64° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 594
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 9:01 AM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 09:01
Coordinates: -22.217, -179.643

Updates

M 4.4 - south of the Fiji IslandsOct 16, 2026, 12:35 UTC

Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.