M4.1 Earthquake 278 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji — February 13, 2025
2025-02-13 16:35:39 UTC (2025-02-13) · approx. 4:35 AM UTC-12 local
On February 13, 2025 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 278 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 591.8 km and coordinates -17.4965°, -178.1203°.
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.
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-178.1203°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 278 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on February 13, 2025 at 16:35 UTC had a depth of 591.8 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.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pf1h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 13, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 278 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji — February 13, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pf1h/