Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 285.2 km
- Source
- USGS
189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
M4.5 Earthquake near 189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2026 at 13:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga. At around 285 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 USGS.
Details
ID
3b498405713525e417eaac026684b0f3d9c6f980
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
285.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 13:56:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.36440,
-175.74860
Temperature
22.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
285.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Niuafoʻou Plate.
Near the boundary Niuafoʻou ↔ Australia · about 62 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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