M4.4 Depth: 569.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near FIJI REGION (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 01:03:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 6, 2025 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near FIJI REGION (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 569 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

569.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-06 01:03:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.52380, -178.82480

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

569 km

569 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

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