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M4.1 Depth: 598.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 233 km E of Levuka, Fiji

UTC time: 2025-01-09 10:33:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 233 km E of Levuka, Fiji on January 9, 2025 at 10:33 UTC. At roughly 598 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
M4.1
Depth
598.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-09 10:33:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.15320, -178.48080

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 598 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 598 km
Deep
598 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 215 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Lobster
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  • Lateiki
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 400 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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