M4.8 Depth: 206.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-17 03:09:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on June 17, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 206 km. 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
M4.8
Depth
206.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 03:09:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.07000, -177.30000
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 206 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 206 km
Intermediate
206 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.
Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Australia · about 35 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 343 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

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