M5.8 Depth: 685.7 km

M5.8 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 14:22:26 UTC Local time: —

M5.8 earthquake near Lau on Jul 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.8 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) · 2026-07-05 14:22:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M5.8 earthquake occurred near Lau, Eastern (Fiji). At roughly 686 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.8

Depth

685.7 km

UTC time

2026-07-05 14:22:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-19.98070, -179.03000

Temperature

21.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

685.7 km

685.7 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Ground shaking

Weak · Intensity (MMI) II

Felt by a few, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.

Near the boundary Niuafoʻou ↔ Australia · about 273 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nasinu334.4 kmNW92'043

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Volcanoes nearby

Taveuni

Distance: 363 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
Tofua Arc at 21.1°S

Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 20.9°S

Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
Fonuafo'ou

Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 21.3°S

Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai

Distance: 386 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

M4.62026-07-07 06:08:35 UTC148.7 kmFiji Islands Region M4.32026-07-09 21:04:05 UTC116.3 kmFiji region M4.72026-07-11 06:26:27 UTC108.6 kmFIJI REGION M4.62026-07-11 06:26:36 UTC145.8 kmFiji Islands Region M4.22026-07-12 10:10:02 UTC112.6 kmFIJI REGION M5.52026-07-14 22:50:12 UTC101.1 kmLau M4.52026-07-15 21:58:50 UTC143.9 kmFiji region M4.62026-07-17 06:44:04 UTC135.3 kmFiji Islands Region M4.42026-07-17 06:44:10 UTC130.1 kmLau

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.8.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

GFZM5.3676.0 km4.5 km

EMSCM5.4637.0 km21.9 km

USGSM5.8685.7 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥4152

Earlier events M≥516

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22026-02-10 20:44:52 UTC138.2 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 234.2) from San Miguel Is., CA M6.22026-02-10 20:44:51 UTC138.3 kmFiji region M5.62025-12-02 23:35:30 UTC95.8 kmFiji region M5.22025-12-02 23:35:30 UTC94.2 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Nouméa (Monde) M5.22025-06-18 12:08:05 UTC135.2 kmFiji region

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