Moderate Earthquake

Magnitude 5.5

ID: us6000r1uh

Location

88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Aug 18, 2025

7:48 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.2858, -173.3441

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Moderate Earthquakes

Can cause minor damage to buildings

Location Map

88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.2858°, -173.3441° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mb
Recorded On
August 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Last Updated
August 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM