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M4.9 Depth: 589.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 01:09:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 01:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 589 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
589.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 01:09:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
State
Eastern
City
Lau
County
Lau
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.84800, -178.45300
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 589.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 589.1 km
Deep
589.1 km
589.1 km — close to the regional average (575 km)
Regional average: 575 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.
Near the boundary Niuafoʻou ↔ Australia · about 193 km away

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