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M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 60 km SE of Pangai, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-30 15:42:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 30, 2025 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 60 km SE of Pangai, Tonga. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-30 15:42:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.18100, -173.92950

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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: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 128 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 157 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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