M4.9 earthquake - 73 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga
3200 d ago · 12 Jan 2018, 13:00 UTC 73 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 73 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga on 12 Jan 2018, 13:00 UTC at a depth of 147 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
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17 Oct 2026, 08:51 UTC
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