M4.8 Depth: 615.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Fiji region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 08:06:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Fiji region (Fiji) on December 28, 2025 at 08:06 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 615 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

615.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 08:06:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-20.26040, -178.66740

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

615.3 km

615.3 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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