Earthquake TONGA (5.8 mw) (2025-03-30 15:33:48 UTC)
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck on TONGA, at 2025-03-30 15:33:48 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in TONGA
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mw)
5.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250330_0000190
Nearest Places
- Tonga Trench / 82.04 km
- Nukutavake / 83.62 km
- Limu Island / 83.71 km
- Barrier Reef / 83.88 km
- Poseidon's Gate / 84.06 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.4
COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Time:
Depth: 24.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 24.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
ICELAND REGION
Time:
Depth: 1.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.9
9 km N of Anza, CA
Time:
Depth: 14.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.8
MYANMAR
Time:
Depth: 3.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.2
67 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.2
TONGA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
93 km SE of Pangai, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.8
TONGA
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
92 km SE of Pangai, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)