M4.4 Depth: 500.7 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-12 09:14:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on December 12, 2025 at 09:14 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 501 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
M4.4
Depth
500.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 09:14:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.86300, -179.89370
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 500.7 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 500.7 km
Deep
500.7 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: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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