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M4.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 254 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-26 04:46:42 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 331 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

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