31 Dec 2025, 14:29 UTC · Dec 31, 9:29 AM ET

M4.8 earthquake 97 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 97 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga at Dec 31, 9:29 AM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M4.8 97 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 45 km E of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 111 km S of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 90 km E of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 118 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 35 km E of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 153 km N of Neiafu, TongaM5.0 92 km ESE of Hihifo, TongaM5.1 47 km SSW of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 109 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 64 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.3 152 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM6.0 7 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.8 mb
Time31 Dec 2025, 14:29 UTC
Location-16.778°, -173.473° – 97 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000rr68
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 97 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 4.8 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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