Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 38.0 km
- Source
- USGS
78 km SE of Pangai, Tonga
M4.8 Earthquake near 78 km SE of Pangai, Tonga
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 78 km SE of Pangai, Tonga on March 30, 2025 at 16:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
1e2c79bded3c7f47679e99f0f670cd32aa992d06
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-30 16:10:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.31440,
-173.81650
Depth profile
Shallow
38 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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