M4.6 Depth: 545.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-07 04:33:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on December 7, 2025 at 04:33 UTC. At roughly 545 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
545.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 04:33:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.65960, -179.96380
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 545.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 545.1 km
Deep
545.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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