Suva, Fiji — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck deep beneath the South Pacific south of the Fiji Islands on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

WHAT HAPPENED:

The quake hit at 1:50 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, centered south of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. It struck at a depth of about 528 kilometers, roughly 328 miles below the surface, making it a very deep earthquake. The Geological Survey has reviewed the event and lists it at magnitude 4.5.

IMPACTS:

Because the quake was so deep, shaking at the surface would have been much weaker than a shallow quake of the same size. The Geological Survey had received no reports of shaking felt on land, and there were no reports of damage. No tsunami threat was issued for this earthquake.

WHAT TO DO:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

After the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries, then check your home for gas leaks, broken water lines, and cracked walls before using utilities.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one, and stay clear of damaged buildings.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 11, 2026.