M4.0 Depth: 698.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 22:09:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 30, 2026 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 698 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

698.1 km

UTC time

2026-03-30 22:09:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.79920, -178.77320

Temperature

25.9°C

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Depth profile

Deep

698.1 km

698.1 km — deeper than the regional average (574.7 km)

Regional average: 574.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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