Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake 161 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 22, 2026, 17:23 UTC

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 23, 2026, 5:51 AM (GMT+13) 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -22.56°, -175.44° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 23, 2026, 5:51 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-22 16:51
Coordinates: -22.564, -175.444

Updates

M 4.8 - 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, TongaOct 22, 2026, 17:23 UTC

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