Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
107 km W of Labasa, Fiji
M4.4 Earthquake near 107 km W of Labasa, Fiji
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 107 km W of Labasa, Fiji on March 22, 2025 at 11:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
ID
d224b51c4642206866d23adf4f5bc3035840be29
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-22 11:13:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.59620,
178.36880
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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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