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M4.7 Depth: 547.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-18 15:25:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 15:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near South of Fiji Islands. The deep hypocenter at about 547 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
547.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 15:25:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.61000, 179.93000
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 547 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 547 km
Deep
547 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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