M4.5 Depth: 544.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-27 23:06:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS. The deep hypocenter at about 544 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
M4.5
Depth
544.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 23:06:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.29540, -179.83420
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 544.2 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 544.2 km
Deep
544.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga

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