M 4.5 - 282 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga

Name: M 4.5 - 282 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga
Start: 2016-12-30T10:38:03+00:00
Location: 282 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga

December 30, 2016 at 10:38:03 UTC

Depth: 470.03 km (Deep)

M 4.5

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.5 mb
Depth	470.03 km (Deep)
Location	-20.9221S, 177.9226W
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	312 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.5 mean?

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 470.03 km, classified as "Deep". Deep earthquakes are rarely felt at the surface.

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