Earthquake report · M 4.3

M4.3 earthquake 225 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

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

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 19, 2026, 4:39 AM (GMT+13) 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga at a depth of 271 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -21.68°, -177.29° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth (km): 271
Local time: Oct 19, 2026, 4:39 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 15:39
Coordinates: -21.684, -177.289

Updates

M 4.3 - 213 km WSW of Houma, TongaOct 18, 2026, 18:18 UTC

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