M4.8 Depth: 579.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 14:52:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on June 12, 2026 at 14:52 UTC. At roughly 579 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

579.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 14:52:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-17.71000, -178.76000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

579 km

579 km — close to the regional average (573.2 km)

Regional average: 573.2 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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