Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
TONGA REGION
M4.9 Earthquake near TONGA REGION
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About this earthquake
On March 23, 2026 at 04:23 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
44943564e938173a960db9f7c07aca156f43e098
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 04:23:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.39480,
-175.49080
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
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
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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