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M4.7 Depth: 558.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near FIJI REGION (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 19:26:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION (Fiji) on January 3, 2026 at 19:26 UTC. At roughly 558 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

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
558.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 19:26:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.82200, -178.50600
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 558 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 558 km
Deep
558 km
558 km — close to the regional average (575.3 km)
Regional average: 575.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taveuni
    Distance: 189 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Lobster
    Distance: 364 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 394 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 398 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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