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M4.3 Depth: 465.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 280 km E of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 06:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 06:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 280 km E of Levuka, Fiji (Fiji). At roughly 466 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
M4.3
Depth
465.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 06:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Fiji
City
Eastern
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.50950, -178.07430
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 465.7 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 465.7 km
Deep
465.7 km
465.7 km — close to the regional average (575.3 km)
Regional average: 575.3 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: 273 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 344 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
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  • Kao
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
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