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M4.6 Depth: 599.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Fiji region

UTC time: 2025-03-16 16:29:28 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 599.4 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 599.4 km
Deep
599.4 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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  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
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  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 438 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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