Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on December 9, 2025 at 11:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
71913de0aa82770590737d0772e33e28bbfe0d8c
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 11:15:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.95460,
-176.32790
Temperature
23.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 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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