Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 272 km SW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 272 km SW of Houma, Tonga at Mar 20, 2026, 22:17 UTC, at a depth of 249 km. The epicentre was 283 km (176 mi) SW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 20, 2026, 22:17 UTC |
| Depth | 248.9 km |
| Coordinates | -22.777, -177.303 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 279 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 7 km / 5 mi | depth 258 km | |
| 4.2 | south of the Fiji Islands | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 444 km | |
| 4.6 | south of the Fiji Islands | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.5 | 289 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 5.7 | 288 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 154 km | |
| 4.4 | south of the Fiji Islands | 76 km / 48 mi | depth 366 km | |
| 4.0 | 290 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 317 km | |
| 4.4 | 283 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 170 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.