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M4.9 earthquake 104 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 104 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga at Oct 22, 2026, 19:06 UTC, at a depth of 23 km. The epicentre was 221 km (138 mi) SW of Apia.

Details

Magnitude4.9 mb
TimeOct 22, 2026, 19:06 UTC
Depth23.4 km
Coordinates-15.127, -173.330
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
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