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M4.9 Depth: 31.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near TONGA REGION

UTC time: 2026-06-22 12:39:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near TONGA REGION on June 22, 2026 at 12:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 12:39:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.54020, -175.74520
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Tonga Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Tonga · about 35 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 334 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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