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M4.7 Depth: 569.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 273 km WNW of Houma, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-09-03 13:45:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 273 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on September 3, 2025 at 13:45 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 569 km dampens the shaking felt 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
M4.7
Depth
569.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 13:45:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.53040, -177.83870
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 569 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 569 km
Deep
569 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 256 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 302 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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