M4.5 Depth: 531.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Lau, Eastern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 12:35:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Lau, Eastern (Fiji) on June 27, 2026 at 12:35 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 531 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. 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

M4.5

Depth

531.4 km

UTC time

2026-06-27 12:35:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Eastern

City

Lau

County

Lau

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.65300, -178.83860

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

531.4 km

531.4 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 205 km away

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