M5.3 Depth: 72.9 km

M5.3 Earthquake near 74 km S of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-04-12 03:16:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near 74 km S of Hihifo, Tonga on April 12, 2025 at 03:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
72.9 km
UTC time
2025-04-12 03:16:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.61470, -173.91040

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.9 km
Intermediate
72.9 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
Apia385.4 kmNE40'407

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tafahi
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 139 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 143 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 169 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥426
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-05

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

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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