M4.5 Depth: 571.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near FIJI REGION (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 18:01:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2025 at 18:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near FIJI REGION (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 571 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

571.3 km

UTC time

2025-06-23 18:01:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.93900, -178.72050

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

571.3 km

571.3 km — close to the regional average (573.2 km)

Regional average: 573.2 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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