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M4.5 Depth: 500.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-09 19:07:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on March 9, 2026 at 19:07 UTC. At roughly 500 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
500.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 19:07:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.91000, -179.97000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 500 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 500 km
Deep
500 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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