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M4.6 Depth: 115.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2025-05-21 15:19:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near TONGA on May 21, 2025 at 15:19 UTC. At around 116 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
115.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 15:19:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.24040, -174.18560
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.7 km
Intermediate
115.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tafahi
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 97 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 99 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 135 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 170 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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