M5.5 Earthquake near 68 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga
About this earthquake
On February 20, 2025 at 10:31 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near 68 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga. At around 107 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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