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Earth systemsU.S. Geological Survey (USGS)Event: FijiNewsroom: United StatesAttributed to source2026-10-09About 1 min to read this excerpt3 versionsDesk template

M 4.5 - 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji

Attributed to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). ENC is not independently verifying these facts.

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M 4.5 - 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000u14e

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-09 · attributed to source

M 4.5 - 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji

Time 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC at epicenter Location 17.720 S 178.355 W Depth 559.66 km (347.76 mi)

Original source

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-09 · attributed to source

M 5.2 - 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia

DYFI? - IV Time 2026-10-09 05:11:04 UTC 2026-10-09 05:11:04 UTC at epicenter Location 0.759 N 125.937 E Depth 40.05 km (24.89 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-09 · attributed to source

M 4.9 - south of the Fiji Islands

Time 2026-10-09 05:17:04 UTC 2026-10-09 05:17:04 UTC at epicenter Location 24.309 S 177.334 W Depth 130.36 km (81.00 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-09 · attributed to source

M 4.8 - 97 km E of Levuka, Fiji

Time 2026-10-09 08:27:10 UTC 2026-10-09 08:27:10 UTC at epicenter Location 17.991 S 179.762 W Depth 639.94 km (397.64 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-09 · attributed to source

M 4.8 - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Time 2026-10-09 09:29:18 UTC 2026-10-09 09:29:18 UTC at epicenter Location 35.333 N 35.574 W Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-08 · attributed to source

M 5.1 - 236 km E of Levuka, Fiji

Time 2026-10-08 10:07:28 UTC 2026-10-08 10:07:28 UTC at epicenter Location 18.015 S 178.455 W Depth 602.27 km (374.23 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-08 · attributed to source

M 4.9 - 113 km NW of Baa, Indonesia

Time 2026-10-08 14:11:49 UTC 2026-10-08 14:11:49 UTC at epicenter Location 10.020 S 122.294 E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-08 · attributed to source

M 4.8 - 46 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia

Time 2026-10-08 18:06:00 UTC 2026-10-08 18:06:00 UTC at epicenter Location 9.239 S 120.313 E Depth 91.16 km (56.64 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

2026-10-08 · attributed to source

M 4.6 - Izu Islands, Japan region

Time 2026-10-08 18:32:03 UTC 2026-10-08 18:32:03 UTC at epicenter Location 30.734 N 140.601 E Depth 95.61 km (59.41 mi)

Original source · Open briefing

How this record changed

ENC is comparing what U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published over time. This is not an independent verdict.

Previous facts

Time 2026-10-08 10:07:28 UTC 2026-10-08 10:07:28 UTC at epicenter Location 18.015 S 178.455 W Depth 602.27 km (374.23 mi)

Recent facts

Time 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC at epicenter Location 17.720 S 178.355 W Depth 559.66 km (347.76 mi)

Attributed conclusion

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) updated the public record of this item. ENC is comparing source excerpts only — not deciding which version is true. Earlier they reported: “Time 2026-10-08 10:07:28 UTC 2026-10-08 10:07:28 UTC at epicenter Location 18.015 S 178.455 W Depth 602.27 km (374.23 mi)” Later they reported: “Time 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC at epicenter Location 17.720 S 178.355 W Depth 559.66 km (347.76 mi)” Open the original links in the timeline. The claim still belongs to the outlet.

  1. First on desk · 10/8/2026, 10:00:31 PM
    M 5.1 - 236 km E of Levuka, Fiji
    Original link
  2. Update · 10/9/2026, 10:00:44 AM
    M 4.8 - 97 km E of Levuka, Fiji
    Original link
  3. Update · 10/9/2026, 10:00:44 AM
    M 4.5 - 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji
    Original link
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports the following. ENC is republishing it as an attributed briefing, not as independently confirmed fact. If this item is false or incomplete, the responsibility sits with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which released it. Time 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC at epicenter Location 17.720 S 178.355 W Depth 559.66 km (347.76 mi) Original link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000u14e

Supporting passage from source

Time 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC 2026-10-09 08:11:47 UTC at epicenter Location 17.720 S 178.355 W Depth 559.66 km (347.76 mi)

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