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M4.7 Depth: 142.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Tonga Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-29 03:19:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Tonga Islands on April 29, 2026 at 03:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. 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
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 03:19:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-17.41000, -173.59000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 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: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 199 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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