M4.8 Depth: 614.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 08:06:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji) on December 28, 2025 at 08:06 UTC. At roughly 614 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

614.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 08:06:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-20.24000, -178.55000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

614 km

614 km — close to the regional average (573.2 km)

Regional average: 573.2 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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