M4.5 Depth: 147.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 95 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-10 19:21:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 10, 2025 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 95 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
147.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-10 19:21:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.44780, -174.53170

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147.5 km
Intermediate
147.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tafahi
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 124 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 130 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 133 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 151 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 170 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga

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