M4.2 Earthquake 257 km E of Levuka, Fiji — May 10, 2025
2025-05-10 17:51:15 UTC (2025-05-10) · approx. 5:51 AM UTC-12 local
On May 10, 2025 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 257 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 518.3 km and coordinates -18.0405°, -178.2504°.
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.
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-178.2504°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 257 km E of Levuka, Fiji on May 10, 2025 at 17:51 UTC had a depth of 518.3 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.
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pyg3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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