M4.8 Depth: 100.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near TONGA (Tonga)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 17:58:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near TONGA (Tonga) on July 13, 2025 at 17:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

100.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-13 17:58:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tonga

City

Vavaʻu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.87760, -174.72500

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

100.7 km

100.7 km — close to the regional average (86.9 km)

Regional average: 86.9 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

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Home Reef

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Lateiki

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Tofua Arc at 18.3°S

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Kao

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Tofua

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