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M6.7 earthquake - 127 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga

28082 d ago · 27 Nov 1949, 08:42 UTC 127 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck 127 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga on 27 Nov 1949, 08:42 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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