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M6.0 earthquake - 27 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga

5408 d ago · 26 Dec 2011, 04:48 UTC 27 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck 27 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga on 26 Dec 2011, 04:48 UTC at a depth of 90 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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