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M4.9 Depth: 596.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-03-20 14:45:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Fiji Islands Region on March 20, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 596 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
596.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 14:45:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.66000, -178.33000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 596 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 596 km
Deep
596 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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    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
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  • Tofua
    Distance: 355 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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