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M4.9 earthquake - 124 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga

Name: M4.9 earthquake - 124 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga
Start: 2019-06-16T12:35:47.757+00:00
Location: 124 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga

2680 d ago · 16 Jun 2019, 12:35 UTC 124 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 124 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga on 16 Jun 2019, 12:35 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.

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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTC

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