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M4.6 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 17:39:51 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on May 23, 2026 at 17:39 UTC. At roughly 598 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

ID
4d0cfaac3a86cdb6d52b7d837896e2cadec34e2d
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
598.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 17:39:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
State
Eastern
City
Lau
County
Lau
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.58000, -178.62000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 598 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 598 km
Deep
598 km
598 km — close to the regional average (568.7 km)
Regional average: 568.7 km
Why depth matters

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

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 104 Catalogue entries

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