M4.5 Depth: 64.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-03-10 18:34:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on March 10, 2025 at 18:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
64.9 km
UTC time
2025-03-10 18:34:03 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.25690, -176.77050

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.9 km
Shallow
64.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 436 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

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