Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 113.2 km
- Source
- USGS
112 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga
M4.6 Earthquake near 112 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga
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About this earthquake
On July 6, 2026 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 112 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga. At around 113 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
7b37b62cfaf16189c2c66027625e6aadb504d8c1
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
113.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 08:07:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.70090,
-174.34680
Temperature
24.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
113.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Tonga Plate.
Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Niuafoʻou · about 23 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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