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M4.9 Depth: 97.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-16 12:02:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on January 16, 2025 at 12:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. 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

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
97.9 km
UTC time
2025-01-16 12:02:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.33370, -176.57570

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.9 km
Intermediate
97.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
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    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
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    Distance: 438 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

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