M4.4 Depth: 403.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Fiji region

UTC time: 2025-02-16 18:38:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2025 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Fiji region. At roughly 403 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
403.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-16 18:38:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.01180, -177.07340

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 403 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 403 km
Deep
403 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lobster
    Distance: 205 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 220 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 227 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Taveuni
    Distance: 308 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga

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