Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 464.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Eastern
Country overviewFiji
M4.3 Earthquake near Fiji region (Fiji)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Fiji region (Fiji). At roughly 465 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
Depth profile
Deep
464.6 km
464.6 km — close to the regional average (568.9 km)
Regional average: 568.9 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Eastern
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 104 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
600
Country (24h)
Fiji
1