Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
south of the Fiji Islands
M4.8 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on July 13, 2026 at 12:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
a6bd0f4e2e60fa9252e60c48d0f504ab2ad1527f
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 12:19:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.19150,
-176.31450
Temperature
19.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Kermadec Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Tonga · about 27 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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