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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 114 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

UTC time: 2025-03-16 08:36:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 114 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on March 16, 2025 at 08:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 08:36:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.88820, -173.96460

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 152 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga

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