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M4.6 Depth: 193.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 171 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

UTC time: 2026-03-30 14:34:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 171 km W of Neiafu, Tonga on March 30, 2026 at 14:34 UTC. At around 193 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
193.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 14:34:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.59490, -175.60820
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 193.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 193.1 km
Intermediate
193.1 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: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 140 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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