Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 535.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
M4.2 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
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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
ID
557fcd871a46cc39d098c6ffa211e54dd2af78a5
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
535.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 09:44:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.19610,
179.81860
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Deep
535.3 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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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