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M4.5 Depth: 538.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 224 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 21:59:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 224 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji). At roughly 539 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
538.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 21:59:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.60190, -178.62250
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 538.9 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 538.9 km
Deep
538.9 km
538.9 km — close to the regional average (575 km)
Regional average: 575 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: 166 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
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  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 389 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
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  • Lateiki
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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