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M4.5 Depth: 549.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near FIJI REGION (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 15:43:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION (Fiji) on November 16, 2025 at 15:43 UTC. At roughly 549 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
549.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 15:43:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.97090, -178.40190
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 549.3 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 549.3 km
Deep
549.3 km
549.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taveuni
    Distance: 208 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Lobster
    Distance: 370 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 396 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 401 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga

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