M5.9 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.9 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on February 7, 2025 at 10:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
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Monowai
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Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
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Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
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Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
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Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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Historical context nearby
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