M 4.4 Light Earthquake Recorded Deep Beneath the Ocean East of Levuka, Fiji
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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred at a depth of 516 kilometers on February 10, 2026, located approximately 256 km east of Levuka, Fiji.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Fiji. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 mb occurred on February 10, 2026, at 5:34 PM UTC (17:34:14). The seismic event was recorded at a significant depth of 516.3 kilometers.
Location Details
The earthquake's epicenter was positioned at coordinates 18.1243°S and 178.262°W. This location is approximately 256 km east of Levuka, Fiji. Given its depth of over 516 km, this is classified as a deep earthquake. Deep-focus earthquakes occur at depths greater than 70 km and are often the result of tectonic plates subducting deep into the Earth's mantle.
Impact Assessment
According to the USGS, there have been no felt reports submitted by the public for this event. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect (tsunami: 0). No specific alert level color has been assigned to this event, and the status is currently listed as "reviewed."
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with a magnitude between 4.0 and 4.9 are considered "light." While they are often noticeable when they occur at shallower depths, deep-focus earthquakes like this one are rarely felt at the surface and typically do not cause damage. Residents in the region should remain informed but can consider this a routine geological event for the Fiji area.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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