M4.5 Depth: 541.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 19:42:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on July 23, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 542 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

541.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-23 19:42:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.94590, -178.08050

Temperature

22.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

541.6 km

541.6 km — close to the regional average (574.8 km)

Regional average: 574.8 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.

Near the boundary Niuafoʻou ↔ Australia · about 166 km away

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