M4.7 Depth: 612.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 19:26:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 612 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

612.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 19:26:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-17.86000, -178.23000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

612 km

612 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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