M4.6 Depth: 95.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near TONGA (Tonga)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 23:52:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near TONGA (Tonga) on July 7, 2025 at 23:52 UTC. At around 96 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

95.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-07 23:52:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tonga

City

Ongo Niua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.80470, -173.90850

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95.5 km

95.5 km — close to the regional average (86.9 km)

Regional average: 86.9 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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Curacoa

Distance: 33 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
Niuatahi

Distance: 50 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
Tafu-Maka

Distance: 59 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
West Mata

Distance: 80 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
Niuafo'ou

Distance: 186 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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