M4.5 Depth: 453.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-18 02:26:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on July 18, 2025 at 02:26 UTC. At roughly 454 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
453.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 02:26:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.62460, -179.77920
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 453.8 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 453.8 km
Deep
453.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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