6.1
Earthquake Details: 88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Apr 19, 2026, 17:34:47
- Depth
- 36 km
- Felt reports
- 14
Source: USGSUpdated: Jul 3, 2026, 01:38 AM UTC
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on Apr 19, 2026 at 17:34:47. Epicenter: 88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga. Reported depth: 36 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Apr 19, 2026, 05:34:47 GMT-12
- UTC
- Apr 19, 2026, 17:34:47 UTC
36 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmww 6.1
us6000sred
- Depth:
- 36 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Jul 3, 2026, 01:38 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth36 km
Significance579
Latitude-15.2155
Longitude-173.4844
Event IDus6000sred
Magnitude6.1
Updated:Jul 3, 2026, 01:38:22 UTC
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