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M4.8 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 78 km SE of Pangai, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-30 16:10:10 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
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

  • Kao
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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