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M4.8 Depth: 151.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 02:50:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 02:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near TONGA. At around 151 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
151.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 02:50:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.00330, -173.77570
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 151 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 151 km
Intermediate
151 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fonualei
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 184 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 188 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga

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