Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
FIJI REGION
M4.9 Earthquake near FIJI REGION
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on August 3, 2026 at 10:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
0557301501fe0e44c6bd0940646455becb6d1d70
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 10:45:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.12280,
-176.67660
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Niuafoʻou Plate.
Near the boundary Niuafoʻou ↔ Australia · about 9 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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