Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 301.4 km
- Source
- USGS
124 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
M4.3 Earthquake near 124 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
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About this earthquake
On July 4, 2026 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 124 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga. At roughly 301 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
51a67d0fec6cb6d4c473b82b65d33f9eff5980c8
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
301.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 05:46:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.18280,
-174.93900
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Deep
301.4 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Niuafoʻou Plate.
Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Niuafoʻou · about 34 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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