Back to map
M4.6 Depth: 572.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-05 19:39:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near south of the Fiji Islands on October 5, 2025 at 19:39 UTC. At roughly 572 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
572.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 19:39:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.42160, 179.00680
Temperature
21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 572.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 572.1 km
Deep
572.1 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nabukelevu
    Distance: 490 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 791 m ·Last eruption: 1660 ·Fiji

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
563
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share