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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 196 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-06-17 09:16:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2025 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 196 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-17 09:16:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.11810, -174.91290
Temperature
20.9°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

  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 289 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga

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