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M4.5 Depth: 219.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near TONGA

UTC time: 2026-04-16 23:38:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near TONGA on April 16, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 220 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
219.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 23:38:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.62050, -175.40860
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 219.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 219.9 km
Intermediate
219.9 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

  • Home Reef
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Lateiki
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 43 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Kao
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1847 ·Tonga
  • Tofua
    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 515 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

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