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M4.6 earthquake - 165 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

3903 d ago · 9 Feb 2016, 15:13 UTC 165 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 165 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga on 9 Feb 2016, 15:13 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.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:05 UTC

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