Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 60.3 km
- Source
- USGS
south of the Fiji Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on November 2, 2025 at 08:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
6dce75bae7e04f8daa54d7ce695a0759daa03c67
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
60.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-02 08:40:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.91950,
-176.14860
Temperature
24.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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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