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M4.7 Depth: 521.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-10 00:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 10, 2026 at 00:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near South of Fiji Islands. At roughly 521 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
521.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-10 00:42:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.62000, 179.90000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 521 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 521 km
Deep
521 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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