M4.3 Depth: 608.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 23:46:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 609 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

608.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 23:46:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.22090, -178.52660

Temperature

24.6°C

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Depth profile

Deep

608.5 km

608.5 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

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