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M4.8 earthquake - 178 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

2338 d ago · 23 May 2020, 04:19 UTC 178 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 178 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga on 23 May 2020, 04:19 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 09:49 UTC

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