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M4.2 Depth: 540.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near FIJI REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-29 23:54:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on April 29, 2026 at 23:54 UTC. At roughly 541 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
540.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 23:54:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.66810, -178.73280
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 540.5 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 540.5 km
Deep
540.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taveuni
    Distance: 160 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Lobster
    Distance: 368 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 403 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 406 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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