M4.2 Earthquake 272 km SE of Levuka, Fiji — January 12, 2023
2023-01-12 19:14:56 UTC (2023-01-12) · approx. 7:14 AM UTC-12 local
On January 12, 2023 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 272 km SE of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 654.0 km and coordinates -19.9726°, -179.0447°.
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.
Earthquake Details
-179.0447°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 272 km SE of Levuka, Fiji on January 12, 2023 at 19:14 UTC had a depth of 654.0 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.
Actions
Location
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000j5u1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 12, 2023). M4.2 Earthquake 272 km SE of Levuka, Fiji — January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000j5u1/