M4.7 earthquake - south of Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck south of Tonga on 4 Jul 2024, 01:29 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.