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M4.6 Depth: 68.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 79 km W of Pangai, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-01-18 20:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 79 km W of Pangai, Tonga on January 18, 2025 at 20:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
68.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-18 20:32:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.70510, -175.10260

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.7 km
Shallow
68.7 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

  • Tofua
    Distance: 6 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 99 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

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