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M4.3 Depth: 527.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near FIJI REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-28 02:00:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on April 28, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 527 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
527.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 02:00:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.13410, -177.65260
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 527 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 527 km
Deep
527 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 241 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 273 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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