4.6Light

M 4.6 - 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

March 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M4.6
Light
Depth
192.9 km
below surface
Coordinates
18.5916ยฐS, 175.4885ยฐW
epicenter

About This Earthquake

This was a light earthquake registering M4.6 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at a depth of 192.9 km below the surface.

The earthquake occurred on March 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s79u.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga earthquake?

This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.

Where was the 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at a depth of 192.9 km.

M4.6 Light Earthquake - 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | USGS