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M4.8 Depth: 251.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-16 23:38:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Tonga Islands on April 16, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 251 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
251.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 23:38:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-18.52000, -175.08000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251 km
Intermediate
251 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: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga

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