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M4.6 earthquake - 73 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Name: M4.6 earthquake - 73 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
Start: 2018-12-10T17:54:40.86+00:00
Location: 73 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

2868 d ago · 10 Dec 2018, 17:54 UTC 73 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 73 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on 10 Dec 2018, 17:54 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.

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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC

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