M4.7 Depth: 197.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-13 00:09:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 13, 2026 at 00:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Tonga Islands. At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
197.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 00:09:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.64000, -174.35000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197 km
Intermediate
197 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

  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 33 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 48 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 73 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 88 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 137 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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