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

Map

Depth profile

Deep

538.9 km

538.9 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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