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M4.8 Depth: 571.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near FIJI REGION (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 11:51:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2025 at 11:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near FIJI REGION (Fiji). At roughly 571 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
571.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 11:51:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.69910, -178.68090
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 571 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 571 km
Deep
571 km
571 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taveuni
    Distance: 166 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Lobster
    Distance: 367 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 400 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 404 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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