4.7

M4.7 Earthquake 121 km W of Labasa, FijiJune 26, 2026

2026-06-26 16:11:37 UTC (2026-06-26) · approx. 4:11 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM4.7(mb)
Time16:11 UTC4:11 AM UTC+12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates-16.441°, 178.231°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 26, 2026 at 16:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 121 km W of Labasa, Fiji, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -16.4414°, 178.2314°. This earthquake was detected by 23 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

The epicenter is located in Fiji, a region characterized by the Fiji Fracture Zone at the junction of the Pacific and Australian plates, with deep-focus seismicity from the subducted slab. View all earthquakes in Fiji.

Learn more: Magnitude scale · Aftershock sequences

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -16.44°, 178.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.7 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
-16.4414°N
178.2314°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000t9yf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
340
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
1.094°
RMS Residual
1.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-05 21:27:49 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Labasa, Fiji?

The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 121 km W of Labasa, Fiji on June 26, 2026 at 16:11 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at -16.4414°, 178.2314°, which is 121 km W of Labasa, Fiji. View all earthquakes in Fiji.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t9yf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 26, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 121 km W of Labasa, FijiJune 26, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t9yf/