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M4.6 Depth: 364.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 117 km SE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna

UTC time: 2025-02-24 20:32:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2025 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 117 km SE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna. The deep hypocenter at about 364 km dampens the shaking felt 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
M4.6
Depth
364.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-24 20:32:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.04240, -177.31790

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 364 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 364 km
Deep
364 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lobster
    Distance: 116 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 176 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 191 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 333 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Taveuni
    Distance: 347 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 358 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga

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