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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 135 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-01-31 19:50:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 135 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga on January 31, 2025 at 19:50 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-31 19:50:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.69430, -172.55990

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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: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 144 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 159 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 183 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Upolu
    Distance: 215 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Samoa

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