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M4.3 Depth: 589.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-29 09:25:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on March 29, 2026 at 09:25 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 589 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
589.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 09:25:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.15870, -179.78900
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 589.4 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 589.4 km
Deep
589.4 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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