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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
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.89000, -177.71000
Temperature
23.5°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    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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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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