17 Jun 2026, 05:21 UTC · Jun 17, 1:21 AM ET

M4.7 earthquake 236 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 236 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga at Jun 17, 1:21 AM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M4.3 189 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM4.4 165 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM4.5 227 km ENE of Neiafu, TongaM4.5 182 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM4.6 236 km ENE of Neiafu, TongaM4.6 171 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM4.7 236 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 208 km ENE of Neiafu, TongaM5.0 225 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM5.1 200 km ESE of Hihifo, TongaM5.1 222 km ENE of Neiafu, TongaM5.2 258 km ENE of Neiafu, TongaM5.3 209 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.7 mb
Time17 Jun 2026, 05:21 UTC
Location-17.294°, -172.072° – 236 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000stki
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 236 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 4.7 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M4.7 earthquake 236 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga — 77.today