A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on March 17, 2025 at 12:39 UTC. At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.3.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
