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M4.6 Depth: 40.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-03-17 11:06:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2025 at 11:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near south of the Fiji Islands. With a focal depth of about 40 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.4 km
UTC time
2025-03-17 11:06:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-25.28120, -176.38510

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.4 km
Shallow
40.4 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

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 500 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga

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