Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 121.5 km
- Source
- USGS
south of the Fiji Islands
M4.2 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on February 22, 2025 at 03:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
d936aa724ce7e34c024c02ad243604037dedc271
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
121.5 km
UTC time
2025-02-22 03:39:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.74980,
-177.08980
Depth profile
Intermediate
121.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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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