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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near south of Tonga

UTC time: 2025-12-12 10:09:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near south of Tonga on December 12, 2025 at 10:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 10:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-26.74410, -175.78830
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Monowai
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 466 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand

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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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