M7.5 deep earthquake — 166 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

Date/Time (UTC): Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:37:50 GMT

Magnitude: 7.5 — major — serious damage, can be felt thousands of kilometres away

Depth: 229 km (deep)

Coordinates: -18.6678°N, -175.5601°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Deep earthquakes (over 100km) rarely cause significant surface damage despite their magnitude, as energy dissipates through the mantle before reaching the surface.

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Source URL: https://quakenear.me/earthquake/usgs_us7000s789