M4.5 Depth: 409.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Fiji region

UTC time: 2025-08-13 09:04:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Fiji region on August 13, 2025 at 09:04 UTC. At roughly 409 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
409.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 09:04:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.55310, -177.49380
Temperature
24.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 409.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 409.1 km
Deep
409.1 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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  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
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