M4.8 Depth: 580.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 04:46:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on January 25, 2026 at 04:46 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 580 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

580.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-25 04:46:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-19.93000, -178.39000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

580 km

580 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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