Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 298 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 15:31 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 17, 2026, 4:06 AM (GMT+13) 153 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at a depth of 248 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -18.47°, -175.43° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 248
Local time: Oct 17, 2026, 4:06 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 15:06
Coordinates: -18.469, -175.429

Updates

M 4.6 - 153 km W of Neiafu, TongaOct 16, 2026, 15:31 UTC

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