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M4.7 Depth: 575.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-05 19:39:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on October 5, 2025 at 19:39 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 575 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
575.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 19:39:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.28000, 179.03000
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 575 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 575 km
Deep
575 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nabukelevu
    Distance: 475 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 791 m ·Last eruption: 1660 ·Fiji

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