M5.2
Depth:
563.0 km
M5.2 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on January 6, 2026 at 02:57 UTC. At roughly 563 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Deep
563 km
563 km — close to the regional average (574.7 km)
Regional average: 574.7 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Labasa259.4 kmNW27'949
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM4.8
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#12
Earlier events M≥4183
Earlier events M≥519
Compared since2025-01-03
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