Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 599.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Fiji region
M4.6 Earthquake near Fiji region
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About this earthquake
On March 16, 2025 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Fiji region. At roughly 599 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 USGS.
Details
ID
48dba766397ede658fcb61dcbbe6d326befcf9f3
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
599.4 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 16:29:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.72260,
-179.41800
Depth profile
Deep
599.4 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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