Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 221 km from Apia, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 22, 2026, 19:27 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 23, 2026, 8:06 AM (GMT+13) 104 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 23 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -15.13°, -173.33° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 23
Local time: Oct 23, 2026, 8:06 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-22 19:06
Coordinates: -15.127, -173.330

Updates

M 4.9 - 104 km NNE of Hihifo, TongaOct 22, 2026, 19:27 UTC

Nearby cities

Apia · 221 km
Pago Pago · 298 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.