M4.9 Depth: 236.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-02-26 02:49:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Fiji Islands Region. At around 236 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
236.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 02:49:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.68000, -176.49000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 236 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 236 km
Intermediate
236 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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