Earthquake report · M 4.3

M4.3 earthquake 299 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 23, 2026, 06:34 UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 23, 2026, 7:07 PM (GMT+13) 289 km W of Houma, Tonga at a depth of 463 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -20.89°, -178.07° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth (km): 463
Local time: Oct 23, 2026, 7:07 PM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-23 06:07
Coordinates: -20.888, -178.069

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M 4.3 - 289 km W of Houma, TongaOct 23, 2026, 06:34 UTC

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