M 4.7 earthquake near 241 km SW of Houma, Tonga.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 241 kilometers southwest of Houma, Tonga, which is a moderate-sized seismic event in the Pacific region. This magnitude is strong enough to be felt by people in the area, though it typically does not cause significant damage unless structures are poorly built or the earthquake occurs very close to populated areas.
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