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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 45 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-08-14 09:50:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 45 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on August 14, 2025 at 09:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-14 09:50:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.04230, -173.38210
Temperature
25.9°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

  • Tafahi
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 56 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 112 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 118 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga

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