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M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 181 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-03 06:01:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2025 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 181 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. 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
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-03 06:01:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.96200, -175.23470

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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

  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 268 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga

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