M4.4 Depth: 594.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-12-07 11:32:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on December 7, 2025 at 11:32 UTC. At roughly 595 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
594.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 11:32:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.16760, -179.93110
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 594.9 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 594.9 km
Deep
594.9 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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