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M4.2 Depth: 590.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 230 km E of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 20:32:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 230 km E of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji) on September 8, 2025 at 20:32 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 591 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
590.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 20:32:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.89950, -178.51120
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 590.6 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 590.6 km
Deep
590.6 km
590.6 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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