M4.5 earthquake - 291 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 291 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on 24 Jun 2023, 07:31 UTC at a depth of 4 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.