Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1357643 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-29 16:36:33 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-29 03:36:33 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-29 18:27:10 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 277.3 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Pacific Ocean - East |
|---|---|
| Country | Tonga |
| Administration area | Eua |
| Nearest settlement | `Ohonua |
| Distance | 776 km |
| Course | SSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.