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M4.7 Depth: 197.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-24 13:19:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 197 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
197.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 13:19:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.68920, -176.97600
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.3 km
Intermediate
197.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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