M4.0 Earthquake 274 km E of Levuka, Fiji — March 11, 2022
2022-03-11 20:53:36 UTC (2022-03-11) · approx. 8:53 AM UTC-12 local
On March 11, 2022 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 deep-focus earthquake struck 274 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 617.6 km and coordinates -18.2448°, -178.0993°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-178.0993°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 274 km E of Levuka, Fiji on March 11, 2022 at 20:53 UTC had a depth of 617.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000h55s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 11, 2022). M4.0 Earthquake 274 km E of Levuka, Fiji — March 11, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000h55s/