M4.5 earthquake - 187 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
2549 d ago · 26 Oct 2019, 02:09 UTC 187 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 187 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga on 26 Oct 2019, 02:09 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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