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M4.7 Depth: 210.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2026-05-16 15:47:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near TONGA on May 16, 2026 at 15:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
210.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 15:47:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.31000, -175.31860
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 210.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 210.8 km
Intermediate
210.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Late
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga

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