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M4.9 earthquake - 90 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga

Name: M4.9 earthquake - 90 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga
Start: 2019-01-08T18:53:36.46+00:00
Location: 90 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga

2839 d ago · 8 Jan 2019, 18:53 UTC 90 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 90 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga on 8 Jan 2019, 18:53 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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First reported by USGS
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