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M4.7 Depth: 494.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region

UTC time: 2025-12-27 05:45:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Fiji Islands Region on December 27, 2025 at 05:45 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 494 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
494.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 05:45:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.24000, -177.43000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 494 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 494 km
Deep
494 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 216 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 253 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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