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M4.8 Depth: 534.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-05 01:42:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on March 5, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 534 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
534.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 01:42:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.86940, -179.83880
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 534 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 534 km
Deep
534 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: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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