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M4.6 Depth: 40.6 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 41 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-02-20 12:10:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 41 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga on February 20, 2025 at 12:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 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
M4.6
Depth
40.6 km
UTC time
2025-02-20 12:10:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.17850, -174.10510

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.6 km
Shallow
40.6 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: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 78 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 91 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 91 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 126 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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