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M4.9 Depth: 548.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near FIJI REGION (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 19:51:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2025 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near FIJI REGION (Fiji). The deep hypocenter at about 549 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
548.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 19:51:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.59310, -178.77880
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 548.6 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 548.6 km
Deep
548.6 km
548.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 151 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
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  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 402 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 405 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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