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M4.6 Depth: 287.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2026-05-16 06:29:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near TONGA. At around 288 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
287.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 06:29:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.52010, -175.08160
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 287.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 287.7 km
Intermediate
287.7 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

  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 70 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 93 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Lobster
    Distance: 130 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga

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