Suva, Fiji — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck the waters south of the Fiji Islands on Sunday evening, shaking the remote South Pacific.

What happened:

The quake hit at 8:21 PM Central Time on Sunday, November 8, centered in the ocean south of Fiji at a depth of about 136 kilometers, or roughly 85 miles. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the shaking deep beneath the seafloor, far from the nearest islands.

Impacts:

No tsunami threat was issued, and no damage or injuries have been reported. The quake struck deep underground, and deep earthquakes like this one are far less likely to cause shaking or damage at the surface. No felt reports have come in so far.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. Check your home for hazards like gas leaks or broken glass, and be ready for aftershocks in the hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 8, 2026.