M4.9 earthquake — 70 km W of Pangai, Tonga
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 70 km W of Pangai, Tonga on Jul 20, 2026 at 21:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 74 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 | 74.2 km |
| Coordinates | -19.710, -175.022 |
| Time | Jul 20, 21:11 UTC |
| Location | 70 km W of Pangai, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000t21n |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 235 km | Aug 5, 20:59 UTC | 99 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.3 | 260 km | Aug 3, 01:35 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.5 | 261 km | Jul 31, 07:32 UTC | Fiji region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.