M4.7 Depth: 502.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South of Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-01 05:12:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near South of Fiji Islands on July 1, 2025 at 05:12 UTC. At roughly 502 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
502.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 05:12:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.83000, -179.88000
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 502 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 502 km
Deep
502 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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