M4.8 Earthquake 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji — November 22, 2021
2021-11-22 17:10:33 UTC (2021-11-22) · approx. 5:10 AM UTC-12 local
On November 22, 2021 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 deep-focus earthquake struck 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 560.0 km and coordinates -18.1365°, -178.2869°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Fiji, a region characterized by the Fiji Fracture Zone at the junction of the Pacific and Australian plates, with deep-focus seismicity from the subducted slab. View all earthquakes in Fiji.
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-178.2869°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji on November 22, 2021 at 17:10 UTC had a depth of 560.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -18.1365°, -178.2869°, which is 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji. View all earthquakes in Fiji.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000fw8x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 22, 2021). M4.8 Earthquake 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji — November 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000fw8x/