M4.8 Depth: 563.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 02:58:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 02:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). At roughly 564 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

563.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-06 02:58:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.71880, -178.65890

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

563.9 km

563.9 km — close to 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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