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M4.1 Earthquake 232 km E of Levuka, FijiJuly 12, 2026

2026-07-12 08:45:12 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:45 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time08:45 UTC8:45 PM UTC-12
Depth605.2 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-18.098°, -178.485°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 12, 2026 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 232 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 605.2 km and coordinates -18.0983°, -178.4847°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -18.10°, -178.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
605.2 km
deep-focus
Location
-18.0983°N
-178.4847°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000szuj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
135.0°
Min Station Distance
2.607°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-12 09:01:23 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 232 km E of Levuka, Fiji on July 12, 2026 at 08:45 UTC had a depth of 605.2 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.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szuj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 232 km E of Levuka, FijiJuly 12, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000szuj/