M5.0 Earthquake 262 km E of Levuka, Fiji — June 24, 2025
2025-06-24 03:13:55 UTC (2025-06-24) · approx. 3:13 PM UTC-12 local
On June 24, 2025 at 03:13 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 deep-focus earthquake struck 262 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 557.7 km and coordinates -18.0225°, -178.2053°. This earthquake was detected by 175 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — 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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-178.2053°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 262 km E of Levuka, Fiji on June 24, 2025 at 03:13 UTC had a depth of 557.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -18.0225°, -178.2053°, which is 262 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 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q8c4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 24, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 262 km E of Levuka, Fiji — June 24, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q8c4/