Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake 285 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Nov 11, 2026, 21:54 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Nov 12, 2026, 9:38 AM (GMT+13) 274 km W of Houma, Tonga at a depth of 393 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -21.35°, -177.94° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 393
Local time: Nov 12, 2026, 9:38 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-11-11 20:38
Coordinates: -21.354, -177.940

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M 4.4 - 274 km W of Houma, TongaNov 11, 2026, 21:54 UTC

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