M4.5 earthquake - 248 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
3214 d ago · 29 Dec 2017, 17:18 UTC 248 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 248 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga on 29 Dec 2017, 17:18 UTC at a depth of 340 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
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17 Oct 2026, 08:51 UTC
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