M4.6 Depth: 372.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-19 06:58:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on February 19, 2026 at 06:58 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 372 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
M4.6
Depth
372.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 06:58:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.13000, -178.13000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 372 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 372 km
Deep
372 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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  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga

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