M4.7 Depth: 612.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-06-20 16:31:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2025 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Fiji Islands Region (Fiji). At roughly 612 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

612.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-20 16:31:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-18.01000, -178.50000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

612 km

612 km — close to the regional average (575.3 km)

Regional average: 575.3 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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