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M4.5 Depth: 625.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Fiji region

UTC time: 2026-07-15 21:58:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Fiji region. The deep hypocenter at about 626 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
625.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 21:58:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.27420, -179.00610
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 625.6 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 625.6 km
Deep
625.6 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 262 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 385 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga

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