Disasters · Earthquake

M4.9 · Tonga

First tracked 27 July 2026 · Last updated 24 July 2026

In Tonga

M4.9

Magnitude

51 km

Depth

78,796

Population exposed

80 thousand in MMI>=III

Exposure detail

An M4.9 earthquake occurred 71 km southwest of Pangai, Tonga, at a depth of 51 km. Approximately 78,796 people were estimated to be in the exposure zone. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Coverage

via The GDELT Project

News coverage via The GDELT Project · not a source for this event’s data

Coverage not checked yet.

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed