Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2 in Hihifo, Tonga

Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2 in Hihifo , Tonga

Full details of the magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred in Hihifo, 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 23, 2025 15:49 UTC
Magnitude	5.2
Depth	10 km (6.21 miles)
Location	224 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country	Tonga
Region	Ongo Niua
City	Hihifo
Coordinates	lat -17.1177, lon -172.0755
Source	usgs

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Aug 23, 2025 15:49 UTC	5.2	224 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga	Hihifo	Ongo Niua	Tonga Hihifo / Ongo Niua	Details
Aug 18, 2025 07:48 UTC	5.6	122 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga	Hihifo	Ongo Niua	Tonga Hihifo / Ongo Niua	Details
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West / Tonga

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