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M4.7 Depth: 544.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near FIJI REGION

UTC time: 2026-01-29 20:13:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on January 29, 2026 at 20:13 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 544 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
544.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 20:13:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.52530, -178.21400
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 544.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 544.1 km
Deep
544.1 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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