Fiji Region — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Fiji region early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 12:10 AM CDT on Friday, October 30, 2026, at a depth of about 372 kilometers (roughly 231 miles) below the surface. Its deep location means shaking at the surface would be far less intense than a shallow quake of the same size.

Impacts: No felt reports were listed by USGS, and no tsunami warning was issued. No damage reports were available at the time of this report.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay put until it stops.

- Check your surroundings for hazards such as broken glass, fallen objects, or damaged utilities.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours after a quake.

- If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 30, 2026.