M4.9 Depth: 50.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Haʻapai (Tonga)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 17:14:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Haʻapai (Tonga). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

50.7 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 17:14:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tonga

State

Haʻapai

City

Haʻapai

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-20.32590, -174.77280

Temperature

20.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50.7 km

50.7 km — shallower than the regional average (79.4 km)

Regional average: 79.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Tonga Plate.

Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Niuafoʻou · about 83 km away

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Kao

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Lateiki

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