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M4.8 Depth: 260.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-25 07:35:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2026 at 07:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Tonga Islands. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 260 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
260.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 07:35:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-18.57000, -175.38000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 260 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 260 km
Intermediate
260 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Home Reef
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga

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