286 km WNW of Houma, Tonga

2026-03-31 17:09:03 UTC (4 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

4.8 mb

Depth

555.8 km

Deep

Location

-20.6658°N
-178.0031°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us7000s95j

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

354

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

90.0°

Min Station Distance

4.725°

RMS Residual

0.76 sec

Last Updated

2026-03-31 17:29:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.8 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Deep depth (555.8 km): Deep earthquakes are less likely to cause surface damage.

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