M4.2 Earthquake 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji — October 28, 2025
2025-10-28 20:02:51 UTC (2025-10-28) · approx. 8:02 AM UTC-12 local
On October 28, 2025 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 505.5 km and coordinates -17.8471°, -178.1231°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-178.1231°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji on October 28, 2025 at 20:02 UTC had a depth of 505.5 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rnz1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 28, 2025). M4.2 Earthquake 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji — October 28, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rnz1/