M5.6 earthquake - 133 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga
851 d ago · 17 Jun 2024, 14:05 UTC 133 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 133 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga on 17 Jun 2024, 14:05 UTC at a depth of 7 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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