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M4.2 Depth: 547.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-02-23 12:51:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on February 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC. At roughly 547 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
M4.2
Depth
547.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 12:51:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.72410, -179.76740
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 547.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 547.1 km
Deep
547.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga

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