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M4.3 earthquake 289 km W of Houma, Tonga

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 289 km W of Houma, Tonga at Oct 23, 2026, 06:07 UTC, at a depth of 463 km. The epicentre was 299 km (186 mi) W of Nuku'alofa.

Details

Magnitude4.3 mb
TimeOct 23, 2026, 06:07 UTC
Depth463.4 km
Coordinates-20.888, -178.069
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
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