M4.2 Depth: 636.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 14:28:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on July 19, 2026 at 14:28 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 637 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

636.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 14:28:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.85580, -178.43730

Temperature

23.5°C

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Depth profile

Deep

636.6 km

636.6 km — close to the regional average (575.3 km)

Regional average: 575.3 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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