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M4.9 Depth: 292.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-04-18 14:26:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2025 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 293 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
292.5 km
UTC time
2025-04-18 14:26:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.01790, -174.75830

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 292.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 292.5 km
Intermediate
292.5 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: 92 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 104 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 108 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 122 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 125 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga

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