M4.8 Depth: 88.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near TONGA (Tonga)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 06:53:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near TONGA (Tonga) on August 11, 2025 at 06:53 UTC. At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

88.1 km

UTC time

2025-08-11 06:53:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tonga

City

Vavaʻu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.67310, -174.68700

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

88.1 km

88.1 km — close to the regional average (86.9 km)

Regional average: 86.9 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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