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M4.1 Earthquake 296 km SE of Levuka, FijiOctober 31, 2025

2025-10-31 19:31:00 UTC (2025-10-31) · approx. 7:31 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time19:31 UTC7:31 AM UTC-12
Depth623.4 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-20.122°, -178.874°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 31, 2025 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 296 km SE of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 623.4 km and coordinates -20.1223°, -178.8738°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -20.12°, -178.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
623.4 km
deep-focus
Location
-20.1223°N
-178.8738°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rpdq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
3.749°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-27 17:59:10 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 296 km SE of Levuka, Fiji on October 31, 2025 at 19:31 UTC had a depth of 623.4 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rpdq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 31, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 296 km SE of Levuka, FijiOctober 31, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rpdq/