M4.7 earthquake - 151 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
1875 d ago · 29 Aug 2021, 10:05 UTC 151 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 151 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on 29 Aug 2021, 10:05 UTC at a depth of 16 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.
The nearest town in our records is Nuku‘alofa, about 183 km away in Tongatapu, Tonga.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:21 UTC
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