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M4.8 Earthquake
◍ 217 km E of Levuka, Fiji · · updated 8/20/2026, 12:46:54 PM
Severity score
52/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
4.8
Depth
564 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M4.8 recorded8/20/2026, 12:27:36 PM217 km E of Levuka, Fiji
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/20/2026, 12:46:54 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.