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M4.3 Depth: 591.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near FIJI REGION (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 16:18:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near FIJI REGION (Fiji) on November 8, 2025 at 16:18 UTC. At roughly 592 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
M4.3
Depth
591.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 16:18:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.74440, -178.67410
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 591.5 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 591.5 km
Deep
591.5 km
591.5 km — close to the regional average (575.3 km)
Regional average: 575.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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