Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 260 km W of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 260 km W of Houma, Tonga at Oct 1, 2026, 18:54 UTC, at a depth of 432 km. The epicentre was 271 km (168 mi) W of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 1, 2026, 18:54 UTC |
| Depth | 431.8 km |
| Coordinates | -21.350, -177.805 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 289 km W of Houma, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 463 km | |
| 4.3 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.2 | Fiji region | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 571 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.