M4.5 Depth: 576.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 00:00:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 00:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 576 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

576.2 km

UTC time

2026-07-04 00:00:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-19.93410, -178.20200

Temperature

21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

576.2 km

576.2 km — close to the regional average (574.7 km)

Regional average: 574.7 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 Niuafoʻou ↔ Australia · about 191 km away

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