M4.9 earthquake — 117 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 117 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga on Sep 1, 2026 at 10:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 198 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 198.1 km |
| Coordinates | -19.444, -175.404 |
| Time | Sep 1, 10:34 UTC |
| Location | 117 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdbc |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 261 km | Aug 27, 23:02 UTC | 264 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.8 | 291 km | Sep 1, 01:29 UTC | 292 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.