Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 88 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:56 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 29, 2026, 1:35 AM (GMT+13) 88 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -16.54°, -173.24° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 29, 2026, 1:35 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 12:35
Coordinates: -16.541, -173.236

Updates

M 4.9 - 88 km SE of Hihifo, TongaOct 28, 2026, 12:56 UTC

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