Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 144 km WSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 144 km WSW of Houma, Tonga at Jan 17, 2026, 18:49 UTC, at a depth of 237 km. The epicentre was 155 km (96 mi) WSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 17, 2026, 18:49 UTC |
| Depth | 237.2 km |
| Coordinates | -21.485, -176.649 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.6 | 113 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 205 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km W of Houma, Tonga | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 5.2 | 121 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.5 | 160 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.2 | 112 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 218 km | |
| 4.1 | 171 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 5.3 | 168 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 199 km | |
| 5.2 | 126 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 224 km | |
| 5.3 | 189 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 194 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 116 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.