Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 183 km from Nasinu, Fiji

USGS · updated Oct 9, 2026, 08:42 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 8:27 PM (GMT+12) 97 km E of Levuka, Fiji at a depth of 640 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -17.99°, -179.76° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 640
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 8:27 PM (GMT+12)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 08:27
Coordinates: -17.991, -179.762

Updates

M 4.8 - 97 km E of Levuka, FijiOct 9, 2026, 08:42 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 07:28 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.