Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
TONGA REGION
M4.9 Earthquake near TONGA REGION
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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.
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Details
ID
3fb639a97cdf0623324d12264a178c2568ae6c49
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 12:39:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.54020,
-175.74520
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
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
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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