M4.9 Depth: 535.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 20:35:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on May 26, 2026 at 20:35 UTC. At roughly 536 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

535.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 20:35:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.51660, -178.76280

Temperature

26.0°C

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Depth profile

Deep

535.8 km

535.8 km — close to the regional average (573.2 km)

Regional average: 573.2 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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