M4.6 Depth: 582.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 07:38:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). At roughly 582 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

582.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 07:38:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.13640, -178.15470

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

582 km

582 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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