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M4.9 Depth: 203.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 02:31:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near TONGA on April 29, 2026 at 02:31 UTC. At around 203 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
203.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 02:31:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.78420, -174.86880
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 203.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 203.3 km
Intermediate
203.3 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

  • Fonualei
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga

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