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M4.6 Depth: 158.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 267 km SW of Houma, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-02-20 09:19:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 267 km SW of Houma, Tonga on February 20, 2025 at 09:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
158.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-20 09:19:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.93620, -177.06880

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158 km
Intermediate
158 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

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 317 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand

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