Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 88 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 18:43 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 7:27 AM (GMT+13) 88 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 157 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -15.67°, -174.57° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 157
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 7:27 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-19 18:27
Coordinates: -15.673, -174.570

Updates

M 4.8 - 88 km WNW of Hihifo, TongaOct 19, 2026, 18:43 UTC

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