Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 170 km SW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 170 km SW of Houma, Tonga at Jan 7, 2026, 04:04 UTC, at a depth of 133 km. The epicentre was 182 km (113 mi) WSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 7, 2026, 04:04 UTC |
| Depth | 133.3 km |
| Coordinates | -22.034, -176.669 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.5 | 160 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 25 km / 15 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.1 | 171 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 5.3 | 168 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 199 km | |
| 5.3 | 189 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 194 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 4.4 | 144 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 4.4 | 177 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 256 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.