Earthquake 286 km E of Levuka, Fiji (4.8 mb) (2025-03-17 19:22:52 UTC)

1742239372

-18.0212, -177.9817

577.12 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 286 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at 2025-03-17 19:22:52 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 286 km E of Levuka, Fiji

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 286 km E of Levuka, Fiji (4.8 mb) (2025-03-17 19:22:52 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000pze7

Nearest Places

Malan Bank / 26.08 km
Late-i-Tonga Island / 33.8 km
Reid Reef / 37.29 km
Reid Haven / 37.29 km
Late-i-Viti Island / 37.57 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

14 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1742466551
Depth: 6.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.4

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1742466344
Depth: 1.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

33 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA
Time: 1742465668
Depth: 0.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.0

SWITZERLAND
Time: 1742465624
Depth: 8.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.2

5 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time: 1742465310
Depth: 4.92 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.7

FIJI REGION
Time: 1742417251
Depth: 543.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

FIJI REGION
Time: 1740618709
Depth: 578.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

273 km E of Levuka, Fiji
Time: 1739677057
Depth: 620.85 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.7

284 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji
Time: 1738005966
Depth: 526.45 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.7

FIJI REGION
Time: 1737502485
Depth: 545.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)