Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 569.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
FIJI REGION
M4.5 Earthquake near FIJI REGION
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About this earthquake
On May 23, 2026 at 15:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near FIJI REGION. At roughly 570 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1a8c470388fba77954c46ad2205a34c06fa7b8c8
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
569.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 15:50:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.45970,
-177.71490
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Deep
569.7 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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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