M4.6 Depth: 616.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 21:38:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 617 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

616.8 km

UTC time

2026-06-29 21:38:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.97540, -178.44990

Temperature

23.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

616.8 km

616.8 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.

Near the boundary Niuafoʻou ↔ Australia · about 202 km away

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