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M4.9 earthquake 200 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 200 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Apr 28, 2026, 16:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 221 km (137 mi) S of Nuku'alofa.

Details

Magnitude4.9 mww
TimeApr 28, 2026, 16:18 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates-23.123, -175.306
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.8144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga64 km / 40 midepth 35 km
4.7123 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga81 km / 50 midepth 10 km
4.6237 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga48 km / 30 midepth 35 km
4.7251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga78 km / 49 midepth 10 km
5.2244 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga52 km / 33 midepth 10 km
4.6255 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga82 km / 51 midepth 10 km
5.0152 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga77 km / 48 midepth 10 km
5.3179 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga22 km / 14 midepth 10 km
4.9248 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga48 km / 30 midepth 10 km
4.8267 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga79 km / 49 midepth 35 km
4.9273 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga90 km / 56 midepth 35 km
4.9255 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga72 km / 45 midepth 35 km
4.9169 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga68 km / 42 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.