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M4.8 Depth: 606.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Fiji region

UTC time: 2026-06-18 12:29:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 12:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Fiji region. At roughly 606 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
606.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 12:29:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.67540, -179.29660
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 606.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 606.1 km
Deep
606.1 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 Tonga ↔ Australia · about 277 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 425 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga

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