M4.6 earthquake - Tonga
1302 d ago · 25 Mar 2023, 21:55 UTC Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Tonga on 25 Mar 2023, 21:55 UTC at a depth of 9 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:59 UTC
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