M4.6 earthquake - 282 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 282 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on 6 Dec 2021, 19:23 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.