M4.2 Depth: 535.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-06-21 09:44:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on June 21, 2025 at 09:44 UTC. At roughly 535 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
535.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 09:44:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.19610, 179.81860
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 535.3 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 535.3 km
Deep
535.3 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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