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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 92 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-01-16 04:17:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 92 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga on January 16, 2025 at 04:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-16 04:17:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.15220, -173.55100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 22 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 54 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 77 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Savaii
    Distance: 204 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'858 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Samoa

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