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M4.5 Depth: 253.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 142 km W of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-02-04 22:33:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2025 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 142 km W of Hihifo, Tonga. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 253 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
253.2 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 22:33:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.96750, -175.12310

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 253.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 253.2 km
Intermediate
253.2 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

  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 68 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 88 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 116 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 137 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Lobster
    Distance: 143 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga

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