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M4.3 Depth: 276.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-20 16:17:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 16:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Tonga Islands. At around 276 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
276.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 16:17:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-15.56300, -174.84100
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 276 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 276 km
Intermediate
276 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

  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 69 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 85 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 92 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 96 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga

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