M4.6 earthquake — 93 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 93 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga on Jul 6, 2026 at 08:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 116 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 115.6 km |
| Coordinates | -17.942, -174.461 |
| Time | Jul 6, 08:07 UTC |
| Location | 93 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000tada |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 156 km | Jul 28, 19:25 UTC | 92 km S of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.6 | 164 km | Jul 27, 01:05 UTC | 68 km S of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M5.4 | 174 km | Jul 29, 00:47 UTC | 153 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga |
| M4.9 | 267 km | Jul 24, 17:14 UTC | 71 km SW of Pangai, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.