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M4.8 Earthquake near FIJI REGION

UTC time: 2025-12-27 22:11:47 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.8

Depth: 598.4 km
Source: EMSC

FIJI REGION

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION on December 27, 2025 at 22:11 UTC. At roughly 598 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

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Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

598.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 22:11:47 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.93460, -178.50780

Temperature

26.1°C

Depth profile

Deep

598.4 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: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 21.3°S

Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 20.9°S

Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai

Distance: 328 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
Fonuafo'ou

Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
Tofua

Distance: 382 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

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