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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 137 km NE of Labasa, Fiji

UTC time: 2025-02-07 07:03:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2025 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 137 km NE of Labasa, Fiji. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-07 07:03:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.69060, -179.61010

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taveuni
    Distance: 133 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Lobster
    Distance: 359 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 417 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 426 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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