Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 551.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Eastern · Lau
Country overviewFiji · Eastern
M4.5 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on October 18, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. At roughly 552 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 USGS.
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Depth profile
Deep
551.9 km
551.9 km — close to the regional average (568.7 km)
Regional average: 568.7 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Australia Plate.
Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Australia · about 241 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Eastern
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 104 Catalogue entries
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