M5.3 Depth: 177.9 km

M5.3 Earthquake near 105 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-04-04 08:01:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near 105 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga on April 4, 2025 at 08:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 178 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
177.9 km
UTC time
2025-04-04 08:01:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.43930, -174.62030

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 177.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 177.9 km
Intermediate
177.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mata-Utu292.6 kmNW1'200

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 43 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 67 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 101 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 104 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 110 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥418
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

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