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M4.9 Depth: 549.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-02-17 15:11:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on February 17, 2026 at 15:11 UTC. At roughly 549 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
549.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 15:11:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.61930, 179.94530
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 549 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 549 km
Deep
549 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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