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M4.5 Depth: 170.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 89 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-01-26 05:57:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2025 at 05:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 89 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
170.5 km
UTC time
2025-01-26 05:57:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.63290, -174.55840

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 170.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 170.5 km
Intermediate
170.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 46 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 66 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 95 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 105 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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