Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
254 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
M4.3 Earthquake near 254 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
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About this earthquake
On March 26, 2025 at 04:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 254 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
2249a8e95a2bb7f68c877f2722499c3410922123
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-26 04:46:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.50830,
-175.79200
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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