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M4.3 Depth: 559.6 km

M4.3 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-03-13 08:13:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on March 13, 2025 at 08:13 UTC. At roughly 560 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
559.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-13 08:13:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.59380, -179.92850

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 559.6 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 559.6 km
Deep
559.6 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: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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