Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 283 km SW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 283 km SW of Houma, Tonga at Mar 27, 2026, 19:07 UTC, at a depth of 170 km. The epicentre was 293 km (182 mi) SW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 27, 2026, 19:07 UTC |
| Depth | 170.1 km |
| Coordinates | -23.217, -176.946 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 293 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 279 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 258 km | |
| 4.7 | 251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | south of the Fiji Islands | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 444 km | |
| 4.5 | 271 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | south of the Fiji Islands | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.5 | 289 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 64 km / 39 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 5.7 | 288 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 154 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.