M4.7 Depth: 550.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-01-27 07:54:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on January 27, 2026 at 07:54 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 550 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
550.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 07:54:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
-23.53000, 179.14000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 550 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 550 km
Deep
550 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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