M4.7 earthquake - 50 km N of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
17 d ago · 29 Sept 2026, 16:13 UTC 50 km N of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
What happened
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 50 km N of Fangale’ounga, Tonga on 29 Sept 2026, 16:13 UTC at a depth of 57 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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