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
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
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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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Earthquakes can happen without warning. Make sure you know what to do.