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M4.3 earthquake - 97 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

3896 d ago · 17 Feb 2016, 01:11 UTC 97 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 97 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on 17 Feb 2016, 01:11 UTC at a depth of 35 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, 08:05 UTC

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