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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 153 km E of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-01-03 20:32:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2025 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 153 km E of Hihifo, Tonga. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-03 20:32:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.74420, -172.38240

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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: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 163 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 179 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 202 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Upolu
    Distance: 213 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Samoa

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