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M4.4 Depth: 554.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 294 km WNW of Houma, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-12-25 01:50:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 01:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 294 km WNW of Houma, Tonga. At roughly 555 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
554.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 01:50:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.35120, -177.99740
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 554.9 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 554.9 km
Deep
554.9 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 273 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 313 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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