Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 276 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 12:37 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 11, 2026, 1:21 AM (GMT+13) 268 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at a depth of 560 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -19.95°, -177.53° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 560
Local time: Oct 11, 2026, 1:21 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 12:21
Coordinates: -19.945, -177.526

Updates

M 4.6 - 268 km WNW of Houma, TongaOct 10, 2026, 12:37 UTC

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