M5.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near south of Tonga

UTC time: 2025-08-27 00:10:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near south of Tonga. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-27 00:10:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.86910, -175.64610

Temperature

22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nuku'alofa417.5 kmN22'400

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Volcanoes nearby

Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
Monowai

Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
Tofua Arc at 21.3°S

Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 21.1°S

Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 20.9°S

Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai

Distance: 481 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M5.02025-09-05 13:58:49 UTC125.7 kmSOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#15

Earlier events M≥439

Earlier events M≥527

Compared since2025-01-12

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-08-23 00:11:01 UTC74.3 kmSouth of Tonga Islands [Sea: Tonga] M6.02025-02-07 10:26:59 UTC117.1 kmsouth of the Fiji Islands M5.72025-08-18 23:03:12 UTC70.1 kmSouth of Tonga Islands [Sea: Tonga] M5.72025-08-16 22:52:05 UTC79.6 kmSouth of Tonga Islands M5.62025-08-18 23:03:12 UTC51.1 kmSOUTH OF TONGA

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

684

Country (24h)

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