M4.9 intermediate-depth earthquake — 113 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga

Date/Time (UTC): Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:38:43 GMT

Magnitude: 4.9 — light — felt widely, minor damage possible near epicenter

Depth: 35 km (intermediate-depth)

Coordinates: -16.7364°N, -173.1060°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–100km) are felt over a wider area but with less intensity at the surface compared to shallow events.

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Source URL: https://quakenear.me/earthquake/usgs_us7000s173