Earthquake M4.8 – south of Tonga
Origin Time (UTC)
05:55:11 27.07.26
Magnitude
4.8 mb
Agency
EMSC, USGS
Coordinates
24.545700°S 175.104500°W
Energy Release
239.01 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck south of Tonga on July 27, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 239.01 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
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08:47:18
27/07/2026
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5.2
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south of Tonga
24.7345°S 175.3545°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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08:44:08
27/07/2026
|
5.4
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South of Tonga Islands
24.5500°S 175.2300°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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03:36:43
27/07/2026
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5.2
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south of Tonga
24.5001°S 175.1714°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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03:12:04
27/07/2026
|
5.3
|
South of Tonga Islands
24.5100°S 175.1100°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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02:42:09
27/07/2026
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5.1
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south of Tonga
24.4062°S 175.1665°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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