Moderate magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 531 km depth23 Feb 02:06 UTC: First to report: GFZ after 8 minutes.23 Feb 02:12: Now using data updates from BMKG23 Feb 02:20: Now using data updates from USGSI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeFeb 23, 2026 01:58:15 UTC - Local time at epicenterMonday, Feb 23, 2026, at 01:58 pm (GMT +12)Statusconfirmed (manually revised)Magnitude4.6Depth531 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude23.6439°S / 179.7868°WFijiSeismic antipode23.6439°N / 0.2132°EAlgeriaQuality77 seismic stationsShaking intensityNot feltPrimary data sourceUSGS (United States Geological Survey)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 26.6°C (80 F), humidity: 79%, wind: 9 m/s (17 kts) from SEEstimated seismic energy released5 x 1011 joules (139 megawatt hours, equivalent to 120 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.6 | about seismic energy37 minutes agoFeb 23, 2026 01:58 GMT / Feb 23, 2026 01:58 pm (GMT +12)Lat / Lng: -23.6439 / -179.7868: South of the Fiji IslandsSource: USGSOther sources: GEONET (NZ): 4.6 / 553 km, RaspberryShake: 4.9 / 548 km, 1 more...Detail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22744914',-23.64390,-179.78680,'37 minutes ago: Mag. 4.6, South of the Fiji Islands',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in FijiNearby placesThe closest larger town near the epicenter is Nukunuku, a town with 2,100 inhabitants in Tonga, in 539 km (335 mi) distance to the northeast, but it is unlikely that the quake was felt there. DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry539 km (335 mi)NE of epicenterNukunuku(pop: 2,100)I: Not feltTongatapuTonga546 km (339 mi)NE of epicenterFua'amotu(pop: 1,680)I: Not feltTongatapuTonga548 km (340 mi)NE of epicenterNuku'alofa(pop: 22,400)I: Not feltKolofo'ou, TongatapuTonga558 km (347 mi)NE of epicenter'Ohonua(pop: 1,470)I: Not felt'Eua Prope, EuaTonga560 km (348 mi)NE of epicenterKolonga(pop: 1,210)I: Not feltTongatapuTonga711 km (442 mi)NE of epicenterFangale'ounga(pop: 2,020): Not feltHa'apaiTonga819 km (509 mi)NE of epicenterNeiafu(pop: 3,830): Not feltVava'uTongaNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quakeThere are no user reports for this quake yet.If you felt it, be the first to report it!Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-02-23EpicenterAgency4.6531 km330 mi±6.1 km01:58:15.985south of the Fiji IslandsEpicenter uncertainty: ± 13 kmUSGS (United States Geological Survey)4.6553 km344 mi01:58:23New Zealand151 km (94 mi) epicenter difference with USGSGEONET (NZ) (Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey, New Zealand)4.9548 km341 mi01:58:14South of Fiji Islands46 km (29 mi) epicenter difference with USGSRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)4.88± 0.17548 km341 mi±15 km01:58:14.1±0.53sSouth of Fiji Islands46 km (29 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 15 kmGFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences)4.9620 km385 mi01:58:26South of Fiji Islands81 km (50 mi) epicenter difference with USGSBMKG (Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency of Indonesia)4.6531 km330 mi01:58:15.985±1.69sSOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 21 kmEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)4.6531 km330 mi01:58:15SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSIRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 4 km2 (2 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 3 km (2 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Feb 23, 2026 01:58 pm (GMT +12)37 minutes ago4.6531 km0 km - This quakeSouth of the Fiji IslandsMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 26 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 114 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.18 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 5.6 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 3.3 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 112 quakes per year (or 9.4 quakes per month)Mag. 3 or higher: 134 quakes per year (or 11.2 quakes per month)Mag. 2 or higher: 134 quakes per year (or 11.2 quakes per month)The area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 23 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 5 to 10 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 1 hour and 51 minutes after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake had hit on Monday, Feb 23, 2026, at 01:07 pm (GMT +13 local time) in 56 km (35 mi) distance to the north:Mag. 4.8 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Fiji - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 7.2. It had occurred 3 years earlier, on Friday, Jun 16, 2023, at 07:06 am (GMT +13 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, Tonga:Mag. 7.2 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Tongatapu, Tonga - Jun 16, 2023 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.7. It had occurred 24 years ago earlier, on Monday, Aug 19, 2002, at 11:01 pm (GMT +12 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, Fiji:Mag. 7.7 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Eastern, Fiji - Aug 19, 2002 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapFeb 23, 01:07 pm (GMT +13)4.8561 km56 km (35 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, Fiji I FELT ITInfoFeb 22, 02:56 am (GMT +12)4.9504 km71 km (44 mi) to the S South of the Fiji Islands I FELT ITInfoFeb 8, 12:49 pm (GMT +13)4.6505 km23 km (15 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, FijiInfoJan 20, 08:45 pm (GMT +12)4.7527 km19 km (12 mi) to the W South of the Fiji IslandsInfoJan 15, 05:25 pm (Universal Time)4.5476 km41 km (25 mi) to the E South of the Fiji IslandsInfoJan 8, 11:00 am (GMT +13)5.5547 km26 km (16 mi) to the NW South of the Fiji IslandsInfoJul 23, 2025 04:24 pm (GMT +13)5.6535 km22 km (14 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, Fiji 1 reportInfoJul 8, 2025 12:54 pm (GMT +13)4.9526 km58 km (36 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 506 km south of Solowangga Island, FijiInfoOct 7, 2024 03:02 pm (GMT +13)5.7566 km78 km (49 mi) to the E Fiji: New ZealandInfoJun 16, 2023 07:06 am (GMT +13)7.2179 km283 km (176 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 285 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga 11 reportsInfoJul 28, 2022 04:16 am (GMT +12)5.7535 km19 km (12 mi) to the NE South of the Fiji IslandsInfoFeb 25, 2017 06:28 am (GMT +13)6.8419 km98 km (61 mi) to the NE South of Fiji Islands 1 reportInfoOct 19, 2016 05:36 am (GMT +13)5.8534 km38 km (23 mi) to the NW South of Fiji IslandsInfoOct 1, 2016 04:25 pm (GMT +12)5.8523 km22 km (14 mi) to the W South of Fiji IslandsInfoMay 24, 2013 06:19 am (GMT +13)7.4174 km270 km (168 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 295 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga 1 reportInfoSep 16, 2011 07:31 am (GMT +12)7.3645 km228 km (141 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 386 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoDec 28, 2010 09:34 pm (GMT +13)6.3551 km26 km (16 mi) to the N South of The Fiji IslandsInfoJul 9, 2010 12:48 am (GMT +12)5.8511 km40 km (25 mi) to the S South of The Fiji IslandsInfoFeb 8, 2010 12:22 pm (GMT +13)5.6550 km36 km (22 mi) to the N South of The Fiji IslandsInfoFeb 8, 2010 11:28 am (GMT +13)5.9544 km37 km (23 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, FijiInfoOct 25, 2009 08:53 pm (GMT +13)6.0418 km86 km (53 mi) to the NE South of The Fiji IslandsInfoJul 3, 2008 04:02 pm (GMT +13)6.2581 km30 km (19 mi) to the N South of The Fiji IslandsInfoFeb 26, 2006 03:08 pm (GMT +12)6.4535 km21 km (13 mi) to the W South of The Fiji IslandsInfoOct 30, 2005 11:28 am (GMT +13)5.833 km72 km (44 mi) to the NE South of Fiji IslandsInfoAug 26, 2005 11:09 am (GMT +12)5.7531 km19 km (12 mi) to the W South of The Fiji IslandsInfoApr 18, 2004 12:40 am (GMT +12)5.6543 km20 km (13 mi) to the W South of The Fiji IslandsInfoNov 20, 2003 02:01 pm (GMT +12)5.6481 km81 km (50 mi) to the S South of The Fiji IslandsInfoNov 12, 2002 05:39 am (GMT +13)5.7540 km39 km (24 mi) to the N South of The Fiji IslandsInfoAug 19, 2002 11:01 pm (GMT +12)7.7580 km218 km (136 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 395 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoApr 14, 1998 03:41 pm (GMT +12)6.1499 km21 km (13 mi) to the SW South of The Fiji IslandsInfoApr 16, 1996 12:30 pm (GMT +12)7.2111 km284 km (176 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 376 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoJan 7, 1996 03:42 pm (GMT +12)5.7390 km114 km (71 mi) to the SE South of The Fiji IslandsInfoJul 11, 1992 11:44 pm (GMT +13)7.2377 km191 km (119 mi) to the NE South of The Fiji IslandsInfoApr 18, 1991 10:41 pm (GMT +13)6.0471 km92 km (57 mi) to the NE South of The Fiji IslandsInfoJul 22, 1990 09:26 pm (GMT +12)6.3531 km11 km (6.9 mi) to the W South of The Fiji IslandsInfoMay 9, 1989 03:28 am (GMT +13)6.3548 km29 km (18 mi) to the NW South of The Fiji IslandsInfoJun 16, 1986 11:48 pm (GMT +13)7.1547 km199 km (124 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 369 km south of Tavunasici Island, Eastern, FijiInfoMar 12, 1984 11:50 pm (GMT +13)6.2547 km31 km (19 mi) to the NW South of The Fiji IslandsInfoSep 16, 1983 08:09 pm (GMT +12)6.0510 km43 km (27 mi) to the S South of The Fiji IslandsInfoSep 18, 1982 02:28 am (GMT +13)6.2546 km21 km (13 mi) to the N South of The Fiji IslandsInfoMay 15, 1972 09:32 pm (GMT +12)5.8550 km21 km (13 mi) to the W South of The Fiji IslandsInfoNov 20, 1971 08:28 pm (GMT +13)6.4543 km23 km (14 mi) to the N South of The Fiji IslandsInfoOct 10, 1967 05:21 am (GMT +12)7.2637 km281 km (174 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 333 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoJun 2, 1965 05:13 pm (GMT +12)5.7540 km18 km (10.9 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, FijiInfoDec 18, 1963 12:30 pm (GMT +12)7.655 km323 km (201 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 436 km south of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoOct 8, 1963 01:14 am (GMT +12)6.2546 km17 km (10.5 mi) to the W South of The Fiji IslandsInfoSep 9, 1963 07:50 am (GMT +12)6.4545 km20 km (13 mi) to the W South of The Fiji IslandsInfoMay 25, 1944 01:06 am (Universal Time)7.3633 km233 km (144 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 380 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoMay 4, 1924 04:51 pm (Universal Time)7.1535 km289 km (179 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 337 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoJan 16, 1924 09:37 pm (Universal Time)7.0290 km261 km (162 mi) to the NE South of Fiji IslandsInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]