4.9

south of the Fiji Islands

2026-02-17 15:11:16 UTC (2 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.9 mb
Depth
549.0 km
Deep
Location
-23.5624°N
179.9619°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9sa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
369
Stations Used
131
Azimuthal Gap
41.0°
Min Station Distance
6.058°
RMS Residual
0.99 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 15:28:16 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.9 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Deep depth (549.0 km): Deep earthquakes are less likely to cause surface damage.

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