M4.5 earthquake - 211 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 211 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on 9 May 2024, 12:18 UTC at a depth of 37 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 229 km away in Tongatapu, Tonga.