4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 238 km E of Levuka, FijiNovember 24, 2025

2025-11-24 19:45:14 UTC (2025-11-24) · approx. 7:45 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time19:45 UTC7:45 AM UTC-12
Depth633.8 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates-18.095°, -178.428°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 24, 2025 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 238 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 633.8 km and coordinates -18.0949°, -178.4275°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -18.09°, -178.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
633.8 km
deep-focus
Location
-18.0949°N
-178.4275°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rdj7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
120.0°
Min Station Distance
2.648°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-20 16:07:40 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 238 km E of Levuka, Fiji on November 24, 2025 at 19:45 UTC had a depth of 633.8 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rdj7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 24, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 238 km E of Levuka, FijiNovember 24, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rdj7/