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M4.9 Depth: 92.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-01-20 08:18:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Tonga Islands on January 20, 2026 at 08:18 UTC. At around 92 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
92.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 08:18:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.75000, -173.55000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92 km
Intermediate
92 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

  • Curacoa
    Distance: 19 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 65 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • West Mata
    Distance: 75 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'174 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 84 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 223 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

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