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M4.3 Depth: 477.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Fiji Islands region

UTC time: 2026-05-03 11:01:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Fiji Islands region on May 3, 2026 at 11:01 UTC. At roughly 477 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
477.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 11:01:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-21.21700, -178.25200
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 477 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 477 km
Deep
477 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 307 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 369 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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