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M 4.4 earthquake - 135 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga

USGS reports a magnitude 4.4 earthquake located 135 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga. Coordinates provided: -16.7787, -174.7369. Depth reported as 160.742 km. (Source excerpt and publication time supplied.)

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

A recorded seismic event near Hihifo, Tonga is relevant to local residents and authorities monitoring earthquakes; the source provides magnitude, location coordinates, and depth.

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