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M6.7 earthquake - 105 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga

8300 d ago · 25 Jan 2004, 11:43 UTC 105 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck 105 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga on 25 Jan 2004, 11:43 UTC at a depth of 130 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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