M4.1 Earthquake 230 km E of Levuka, Fiji — June 27, 2025
2025-06-27 19:04:35 UTC (2025-06-27) · approx. 7:04 AM UTC-12 local
On June 27, 2025 at 19:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 230 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 593.5 km and coordinates -18.0998°, -178.5097°.
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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-178.5097°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 230 km E of Levuka, Fiji on June 27, 2025 at 19:04 UTC had a depth of 593.5 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: us7000qbdf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 27, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 230 km E of Levuka, Fiji — June 27, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qbdf/