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M4.7 Depth: 599.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 02:31:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji) on September 27, 2025 at 02:31 UTC. At roughly 599 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
599.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-27 02:31:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.66000, -178.60000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 599 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 599 km
Deep
599 km
599 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

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