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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 118 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

UTC time: 2026-08-11 18:45:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 118 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga on August 11, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 18:45:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.08420, -172.95130
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Tectonic context

Located on the Tonga Plate.
Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Pacific · about 8 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga

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