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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 83 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-02-28 23:27:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2025 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 83 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-28 23:27:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.46310, -173.19910

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Curacoa
    Distance: 53 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 72 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 87 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 111 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Savaii
    Distance: 218 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'858 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Samoa

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