Disasters · Earthquake

M4.9 · Tonga

First tracked 8 September 2026 · Last updated 9 September 2026

M4.9

Magnitude

10 km

Depth

1,058

Population exposed

1 thousand in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M4.9 earthquake occurred 54 km east of Hihifo, Tonga, at a depth of 10 km. Approximately 1,058 people were exposed to shaking.

Sources

Coverage

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

Coverage not checked yet.

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed