M4.8 Depth: 475.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Fiji Islands Region

UTC time: 2025-06-08 01:40:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Fiji Islands Region on June 8, 2025 at 01:40 UTC. At roughly 475 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
M4.8
Depth
475.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-08 01:40:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.89000, -177.71000
Temperature
23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 475 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 475 km
Deep
475 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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    Distance: 245 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 303 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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