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M7.2 earthquake - 108 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga

43766 d ago · 19 Dec 1906, 01:14 UTC 108 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck 108 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga on 19 Dec 1906, 01:14 UTC at a depth of 35 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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