M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 155 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-06-12 08:25:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2025 at 08:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 155 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-12 08:25:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-22.73120, -174.74700

Temperature

24.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Tofua Arc at 21.3°S

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 21.1°S

Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 20.9°S

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai

Distance: 251 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
Fonuafo'ou

Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

663

Country (24h)

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