Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
276 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
M4.8 Earthquake near 276 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
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About this earthquake
On June 22, 2026 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 276 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
9a74c257b3b875af0874a0941b0c882a1d7b5d60
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 20:41:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.75750,
-175.64820
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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 Kermadec ↔ Tonga · about 10 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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