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M4.9 Depth: 570.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near FIJI REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-01 23:44:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on April 1, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. At roughly 570 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. 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
M4.9
Depth
570.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 23:44:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.64000, -178.64000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 570 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 570 km
Deep
570 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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  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 359 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga

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