4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 224 km ENE of Levuka, FijiJuly 11, 2025

2025-07-11 23:42:13 UTC (2025-07-11) · approx. 11:42 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time23:42 UTC11:42 AM UTC-12
Depth576.2 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-17.491°, -178.649°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 11, 2025 at 23:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 224 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 576.2 km and coordinates -17.4911°, -178.6490°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -17.49°, -178.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
576.2 km
deep-focus
Location
-17.4911°N
-178.6490°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qufq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
242.0°
Min Station Distance
2.147°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-28 20:56:02 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 224 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on July 11, 2025 at 23:42 UTC had a depth of 576.2 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qufq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 11, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 224 km ENE of Levuka, FijiJuly 11, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qufq/