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M4.7 Depth: 537.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 19:51:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2025 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 537 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
537.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 19:51:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-17.51000, -178.77000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 537 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 537 km
Deep
537 km
537 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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    Distance: 396 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
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