168 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

2026-03-28 15:36:34 UTC (2026-03-28)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

4.4 mb

Depth

198.5 km

Intermediate

Location

-18.4992°N
-175.5716°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us7000s8dq

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

298

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

97.0°

Min Station Distance

5.378°

RMS Residual

0.54 sec

Last Updated

2026-03-28 16:05:39 UTC

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4.8

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4.6

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4.0

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4.6

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5.1

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Intermediate depth (198.5 km): Intermediate-depth earthquake.

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