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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near TONGA REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-07 18:04:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near TONGA REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 18:04:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.81320, -172.68790
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fonualei
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 265 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga

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