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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 68 km SE of Pangai, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-30 14:24:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 68 km SE of Pangai, Tonga on March 30, 2025 at 14:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-30 14:24:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.22160, -173.85530

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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

  • Kao
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 137 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 164 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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