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M4.5 Depth: 490.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near FIJI REGION

UTC time: 2026-02-14 06:18:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on February 14, 2026 at 06:18 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 490 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
M4.5
Depth
490.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 06:18:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.93000, -177.33000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 490 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 490 km
Deep
490 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
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    Distance: 207 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 270 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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