Earthquake of Magnitude 4.8 in Hunga, Tonga

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.8 in Hunga , Tonga

Full details of the magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred in Hunga, Tonga. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

Information

Date (Local Time)	details_loading_local_time
Date (UTC)	Aug 11, 2025 06:53 UTC
Magnitude	4.8
Depth	88 km (54.72 miles)
Location	74 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
Country	Tonga
Region	Vavaʻu
City	Hunga
Coordinates	lat -18.6731, lon -174.687
Source	usgs

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Jan 06, 2026 15:02 UTC	4.4	174 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	Neiafu	Vavaʻu	Tonga Neiafu / Vavaʻu	Details
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Nov 14, 2025 03:37 UTC	4.4	TONGA	Hunga	Vavaʻu	Tonga Hunga / Vavaʻu	Details
Nov 13, 2025 18:11 UTC	4.4	132 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga	Hihifo	Ongo Niua	Tonga Hihifo / Ongo Niua	Details

Tonga

Vavaʻu / Neiafu

Jan 06