Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
100 km WSW of Sigatoka, Fiji
M4.5 Earthquake near 100 km WSW of Sigatoka, Fiji
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 100 km WSW of Sigatoka, Fiji on March 15, 2025 at 16:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
9cbaf4419ae11d170f09322eaa08467d14059f7c
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-15 16:03:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.52900,
176.64690
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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