M4.2 Depth: 588.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 10:11:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on May 24, 2026 at 10:11 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 589 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

588.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 10:11:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.04070, -178.27960

Temperature

25.5°C

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Depth profile

Deep

588.9 km

588.9 km — close to the regional average (573.2 km)

Regional average: 573.2 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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