M5.0
Depth:
555.0 km
M5.0 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)
About this earthquake
On July 17, 2025 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 555 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
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Depth profile
Deep
555 km
555 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
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nuku'alofa338.9 kmE22'400
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥470
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-01
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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