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M4.3 Depth: 494.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-03-25 06:23:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on March 25, 2025 at 06:23 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 495 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
494.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-25 06:23:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-25.39290, -179.96270

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 494.5 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 494.5 km
Deep
494.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Monowai
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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