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M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 215 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-02-26 17:41:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2025 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 215 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-26 17:41:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.20090, -175.58250

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 295 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga

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