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M4.4 Depth: 27.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 97 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-18 14:31:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 97 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga on March 18, 2025 at 14:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
27.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-18 14:31:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.11280, -173.51690

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.6 km
Shallow
27.6 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

  • West Mata
    Distance: 25 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 59 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 82 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Savaii
    Distance: 198 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'858 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Samoa

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