Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1474410 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-10-08 02:38:43 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-10-07 14:38:43 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-10-08 02:59:40 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.3 |
| Depth | 609.832 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Great depth |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Pacific Ocean - East |
|---|---|
| Country | Fiji |
| Administration area | Eastern |
| Nearest settlement | Levuka |
| Distance | 458 km |
| Course | SSE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.