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M7.0 Depth: 29.0 km

M7.0 Earthquake near 73 km SE of Pangai, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-30 12:18:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M7.0 earthquake was recorded near 73 km SE of Pangai, Tonga on March 30, 2025 at 12:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are major events and can cause severe damage over a wide area.

The data is provided by NNSN and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M7.0
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-30 12:18:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
-20.32900, -173.90700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nuku'alofa161.8 kmSW22'400

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kao
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 137 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 156 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 500 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours10
First 24 hours18
First 72 hours25
Strongest subsequent eventM7.0
M7.02025-03-30 12:18:50 UTC18.2 km61 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M4.52025-03-30 12:54:46 UTC20.3 km90 km SE of Pangai, Tonga M4.42025-03-30 13:24:56 UTC19.2 km91 km SE of Pangai, Tonga M4.92025-03-30 14:24:48 UTC13.1 km68 km SE of Pangai, Tonga M4.72025-03-30 14:58:46 UTC19.5 km70 km SE of Pangai, Tonga M6.22025-03-30 15:04:54 UTC12.4 km72 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M5.02025-03-30 15:26:16 UTC43.6 km116 km SE of Pangai, Tonga M5.92025-03-30 15:33:49 UTC21.6 km53 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M4.42025-03-30 15:42:24 UTC16.6 km60 km SE of Pangai, Tonga M4.82025-03-30 16:10:10 UTC9.6 km78 km SE of Pangai, Tonga M4.32025-03-30 19:20:35 UTC62.9 km132 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M4.62025-03-30 19:30:27 UTC3.7 km74 km SE of Pangai, Tonga

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 500 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥4138
Earlier events M≥514
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-02-07 10:26:59 UTC460.7 kmsouth of the Fiji Islands M5.32025-01-10 01:34:40 UTC147.7 km81 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga M5.12025-03-23 23:36:23 UTC182.3 km176 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga M5.12025-02-03 10:31:54 UTC85.3 km70 km SSW of Pangai, Tonga M5.12025-01-11 20:13:28 UTC461.5 km74 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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