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M4.9 Depth: 195.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-16 15:47:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Tonga Islands on May 16, 2026 at 15:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 195 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
195.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 15:47:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-18.34000, -175.45000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 195 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 195 km
Intermediate
195 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: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Fonualei
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga

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