Suva, Fiji —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake rumbled deep beneath the South Pacific this morning near Fiji. The U.S. Geological Survey puts the epicenter about 193 kilometers east-northeast of Levuka, at a depth of nearly 572 kilometers — among the deepest quakes the region sees. The event was recorded at 7:19 AM Central Time (12:19 AM local time in Fiji).

Impacts:

A quake buried that far down loses its punch before it ever reaches the surface. There are no reports of shaking felt on Fiji's islands, no damage, and — because of the extreme depth — no tsunami threat.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during any shaking, wherever you are.

- Stay clear of glass, unsecured furniture, and heavy objects overhead.

- Once the shaking passes, look around for hazards like broken glass or shifted items.

- Be ready for aftershocks — they can follow for hours or days.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 23, 2026. Reported by TNW News.