M4.3 Earthquake 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji — December 29, 2025
2025-12-29 23:19:27 UTC (2025-12-29) · approx. 11:19 AM UTC-12 local
On December 29, 2025 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 deep-focus earthquake struck 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at a depth of 617.7 km and coordinates -17.8584°, -178.3006°.
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.
Earthquake Details
-178.3006°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Levuka, Fiji?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji on December 29, 2025 at 23:19 UTC had a depth of 617.7 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.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rqwf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 29, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 253 km E of Levuka, Fiji — December 29, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rqwf/