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A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Tonga at 07:36 UTC on 15 November 2026, at a depth of about 178 kilometres, according to GDACS. GDACS rated the event green, its lowest alert level, and estimated that about 70,000 people live within 100 kilometres of the epicentre. No deaths, injuries or damage are reported in the alert. The great depth of the quake typically limits shaking at the surface.