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M4.8 Depth: 69.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2025-06-28 05:17:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near TONGA on June 28, 2025 at 05:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
69.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-28 05:17:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.02570, -174.32940
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.3 km
Shallow
69.3 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

  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 40 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 52 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 63 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 97 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 153 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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