M4.9 Depth: 514.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-01 18:09:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on February 1, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 514 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

514.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-01 18:09:33 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-23.63000, -179.99000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

514 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
Monowai

Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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