Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
215 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
M4.5 Earthquake near 215 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
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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
ID
0e1e38891cf884fee0efdad19118174e394dcb03
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
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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