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M4.5 Depth: 130.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 03:19:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near TONGA on April 29, 2026 at 03:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
130.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 03:19:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.23590, -173.76810
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130.9 km
Intermediate
130.9 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: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Niuatahi
    Distance: 209 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga

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