Suva, Fiji —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific at 1:09 PM Central time today, November 9. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake at a depth of about 520 kilometers, or roughly 323 miles, below the surface — very deep for an earthquake of this size.

Impacts:

Because the quake was so deep, shaking at the surface was limited, and the Geological Survey had received no reports of people feeling it. There were no reports of damage, and no tsunami was expected from this earthquake.

What to do:

Even with a deep quake, it is a good reminder to know what to do when the ground shakes: drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay clear of windows and anything that could fall, check your home for hazards such as gas leaks or broken glass, and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a larger quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 9, 2026.