4.4

south of the Fiji Islands

2026-03-17 06:09:11 UTC (2026-03-17)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
577.6 km
Deep
Location
-21.2485°N
175.5173°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sgsm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
91.0°
Min Station Distance
7.614°
RMS Residual
1.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 07:31:28 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Deep depth (577.6 km): Deep earthquakes are less likely to cause surface damage.

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