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M4.7 Depth: 575.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 16:05:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 16:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). At roughly 576 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
M4.7
Depth
575.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 16:05:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
State
Eastern
City
Lau
County
Lau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.94050, -178.45970
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 575.9 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 575.9 km
Deep
575.9 km
575.9 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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