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M4.5 Depth: 137.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 132 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-06-13 08:59:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 132 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga on June 13, 2025 at 08:59 UTC. At around 137 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
137.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-13 08:59:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.11950, -174.09170
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.3 km
Intermediate
137.3 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

  • Fonualei
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 173 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 195 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 195 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga

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