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M4.3 earthquake - Tonga

3191 d ago · 22 Jan 2018, 00:23 UTC Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Tonga on 22 Jan 2018, 00:23 UTC at a depth of 117 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:53 UTC

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