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M4.5 Depth: 562.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-31 23:29:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 23:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near south of the Fiji Islands. The deep hypocenter at about 563 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
562.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 23:29:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.17960, -179.68950
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 562.7 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 562.7 km
Deep
562.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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