M4.4 Earthquake 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji — November 16, 2025
2025-11-16 15:43:37 UTC (2025-11-16) · approx. 3:43 AM UTC-12 local
On November 16, 2025 at 15:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 deep-focus earthquake struck 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 519.1 km and coordinates -18.1334°, -178.3603°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-178.3603°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji on November 16, 2025 at 15:43 UTC had a depth of 519.1 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rnli). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 16, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji — November 16, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rnli/