M4.6 Depth: 565.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 20:41:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji) on November 26, 2025 at 20:41 UTC. At roughly 565 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

M4.6

Depth

565.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-26 20:41:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

City

Eastern

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.92440, -178.37100

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

565.3 km

565.3 km — close to the regional average (573.2 km)

Regional average: 573.2 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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