💨 Abstract

On March 30, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Tonga Islands, posing a risk of aftershocks due to its shallow depth. Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous as they release more energy closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and potential damage. The Tonga Trench, where the Pacific and Australian plates meet, is a seismogenic region with approximately 200 earthquakes each year.

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