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M4.8 Depth: 557.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near FIJI REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-09 22:03:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on March 9, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 557 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
557.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 22:03:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.17310, -177.59930
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 557.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 557.1 km
Deep
557.1 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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  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 235 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 268 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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