M4.8 Depth: 46.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near TONGA REGION

UTC time: 2026-06-10 23:50:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 10, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near TONGA REGION. With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
46.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-10 23:50:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.63850, -175.94090
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.6 km
Shallow
46.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
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    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
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    Distance: 239 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga
  • Fonuafo'ou
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -17 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Tonga
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga

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