M4.5 Depth: 526.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-04 10:08:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on March 4, 2026 at 10:08 UTC. At roughly 526 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.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
526.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 10:08:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
-23.64600, -179.81500
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 526 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 526 km
Deep
526 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga

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