M4.0 Depth: 604.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 211 km E of Levuka, Fiji

UTC time: 2025-01-23 05:52:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 211 km E of Levuka, Fiji on January 23, 2025 at 05:52 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 605 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
604.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-23 05:52:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.75620, -178.71100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 604.7 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 604.7 km
Deep
604.7 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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