M4.9 earthquake — 71 km SW of Pangai, Tonga
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 71 km SW of Pangai, Tonga on Jul 24, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 51 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 50.7 km |
| Coordinates | -20.326, -174.773 |
| Time | Jul 24, 17:14 UTC |
| Location | 71 km SW of Pangai, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000t35n |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.