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M4.6 Depth: 607.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-11-07 05:02:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 7, 2025 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 607 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
M4.6
Depth
607.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-07 05:02:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-17.83000, -178.44000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 607 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 607 km
Deep
607 km
607 km — close to the regional average (575.3 km)
Regional average: 575.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taveuni
    Distance: 196 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
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  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 389 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 393 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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