Earthquake 229 km E of Levuka, Fiji (4.4 mb) (2024-12-12 08:47:40 UTC)

1733993260

-17.8703, -178.5256

591.30 KM

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 229 km E of Levuka, Fiji, at 2024-12-12 08:47:40 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 229 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 229 km E of Levuka, Fiji (4.4 mb) (2024-12-12 08:47:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.4

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000ny42

Nearest Places

Nokeva Reef / 15.71 km
Lasemarawa Reef / 17.2 km
Vanua Masi Island / 17.69 km
Bacon Island / 18.83 km
Yaroua Island / 20.44 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.7

4 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1734930566
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

21 km SSW of Little Lake, CA
Time: 1734930406
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734930406
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.9

36 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734929572
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

31 km ENE of Livengood, Alaska
Time: 1734929545
Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.6

FIJI REGION
Time: 1734865402
Depth: 570.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

FIJI REGION
Time: 1734743826
Depth: 612.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

FIJI REGION
Time: 1734455186
Depth: 585.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

210 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji
Time: 1734032496
Depth: 550.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.4

FIJI REGION
Time: 1733993260
Depth: 591.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)