M4.3 Depth: 600.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 17:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji) on December 1, 2025 at 17:25 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 600 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

600.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-01 17:25:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-17.97000, -178.40000

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

600 km

600 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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