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M4.9 Depth: 364.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Fiji Islands region

UTC time: 2025-08-24 08:01:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 08:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Fiji Islands region. The deep hypocenter at about 365 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
364.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 08:01:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-18.57700, -176.73800
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 364.7 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 364.7 km
Deep
364.7 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lateiki
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 218 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga

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