M5.4 earthquake - 127 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
916 d ago · 13 Apr 2024, 10:47 UTC 127 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 127 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga on 13 Apr 2024, 10:47 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Apia, about 194 km away in Tuamasaga, Samoa.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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