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M4.8 Depth: 272.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 172 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga

UTC time: 2026-06-20 16:59:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 172 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga on June 20, 2026 at 16:59 UTC. At around 273 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
272.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 16:59:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.97410, -175.01940
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 272.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 272.6 km
Intermediate
272.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Niuafoʻou Plate.
Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Niuafoʻou · about 50 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fonualei
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 166 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 187 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 197 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga

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