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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 147 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-02-04 16:37:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 147 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga on February 4, 2025 at 16:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 16:37:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.11070, -172.73650

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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

  • West Mata
    Distance: 109 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 115 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 139 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 163 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Savaii
    Distance: 168 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'858 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Samoa

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