M4.6 Earthquake 290 km E of Levuka, Fiji — January 30, 2022
2022-01-30 22:49:11 UTC (2022-01-30) · approx. 10:49 AM UTC-12 local
On January 30, 2022 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 deep-focus earthquake struck 290 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 555.8 km and coordinates -18.2963°, -177.9495°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — 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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-177.9495°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 290 km E of Levuka, Fiji on January 30, 2022 at 22:49 UTC had a depth of 555.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -18.2963°, -177.9495°, which is 290 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 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ghyz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, January 30, 2022). M4.6 Earthquake 290 km E of Levuka, Fiji — January 30, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ghyz/