Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 76 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 76 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga at Sep 16, 2026, 17:21 UTC, at a depth of 109 km. The epicentre was 216 km (134 mi) NNE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 16, 2026, 17:21 UTC |
| Depth | 108.6 km |
| Coordinates | -19.234, -174.799 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km NNE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.