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M4.7 Depth: 278.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-21 05:26:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 05:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Tonga Islands. At around 278 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
278.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 05:26:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.58000, -174.82000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 278 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 278 km
Intermediate
278 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

  • Tafu-Maka
    Distance: 67 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'400 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Tonga
  • Niuafo'ou
    Distance: 87 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 91 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga
  • Dugong
    Distance: 98 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 123 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga

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