M4.1 Earthquake in the Fiji region — September 16, 2026
2026-09-16 15:48:02 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 3:48 AM UTC-12 local
On September 16, 2026 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck in the Fiji region, at a depth of 565.7 km and coordinates -21.4848°, -178.9634°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-178.9634°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Fiji region?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck in the Fiji region on September 16, 2026 at 15:48 UTC had a depth of 565.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000twwi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake in the Fiji region — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000twwi/