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M4.8 Depth: 65.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 52 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-04-12 04:48:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 52 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga on April 12, 2025 at 04:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 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
M4.8
Depth
65.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-12 04:48:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.41790, -173.67490

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.1 km
Shallow
65.1 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

  • Tafahi
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 131 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 147 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga

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