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M5.4 earthquake - 152 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga

1918 d ago · 16 Jul 2021, 10:01 UTC 152 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 152 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga on 16 Jul 2021, 10:01 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. 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, 20:47 UTC

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