M4.0 Earthquake 287 km E of Levuka, Fiji — June 17, 2023
2023-06-17 17:35:19 UTC (2023-06-17) · approx. 5:35 AM UTC-12 local
On June 17, 2023 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 deep-focus earthquake struck 287 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 638.0 km and coordinates -17.8290°, -177.9808°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-177.9808°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 287 km E of Levuka, Fiji on June 17, 2023 at 17:35 UTC had a depth of 638.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kalx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 17, 2023). M4.0 Earthquake 287 km E of Levuka, Fiji — June 17, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kalx/