Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake 278 km from Apia, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 08:58 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 10, 2026, 9:38 PM (GMT+13) 61 km N of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 79 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -15.40°, -173.78° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 79
Local time: Oct 10, 2026, 9:38 PM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 08:38
Coordinates: -15.397, -173.782

Updates

M 4.5 - 61 km N of Hihifo, TongaOct 10, 2026, 08:58 UTC

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Apia · 278 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 18:20 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.