M4.6 earthquake — 86 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 86 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga on Jul 19, 2026 at 09:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.363, -173.107 |
| Time | Jul 19, 09:48 UTC |
| Location | 86 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1rx |
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 | 85 km | Aug 10, 01:20 UTC | 88 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.4 | 113 km | Aug 7, 13:09 UTC | 27 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.