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M4.3 earthquake - 201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

3607 d ago · 2 Dec 2016, 01:57 UTC 201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on 2 Dec 2016, 01:57 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:23 UTC

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