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M5.2 earthquake - 113 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

921 d ago · 8 Apr 2024, 20:58 UTC 113 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 113 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on 8 Apr 2024, 20:58 UTC at a depth of 39 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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