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M7.4 earthquake - 103 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

38582 d ago · 27 Feb 1921, 18:23 UTC 103 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck 103 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga on 27 Feb 1921, 18:23 UTC at a depth of 15 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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