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M4.3 Depth: 395.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Fiji region

UTC time: 2025-02-25 17:21:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2025 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Fiji region. At roughly 395 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
395.4 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 17:21:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.92470, -177.26930

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 395.4 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 395.4 km
Deep
395.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lobster
    Distance: 206 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 229 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 234 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Taveuni
    Distance: 287 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga

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