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M5.2 Depth: 183.6 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 89 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-07-10 04:46:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 89 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga on July 10, 2025 at 04:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 184 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
183.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 04:46:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.56940, -174.53380
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 183.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 183.6 km
Intermediate
183.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mata-Utu309.7 kmNW1'200

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 39 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 61 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 93 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 99 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 117 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8
Earlier events M≥433
Earlier events M≥510
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.62025-04-04 08:01:06 UTC5.6 km84 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga M5.52025-04-19 16:55:04 UTC121.0 km92 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.52025-02-20 10:31:20 UTC68.1 km68 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga M5.42025-06-29 01:56:15 UTC86.7 kmTonga Islands M5.32025-07-06 13:33:48 UTC128.4 kmTonga Islands

Stats (last 24h)

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