Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 166 km NNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 166 km NNW of Houma, Tonga at Jan 2, 2026, 19:43 UTC, at a depth of 291 km. The epicentre was 170 km (106 mi) NW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 2, 2026, 19:43 UTC |
| Depth | 291.3 km |
| Coordinates | -19.877, -176.124 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 165 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 5.0 | 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.1 | 142 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 131 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 273 km | |
| 4.4 | 203 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 291 km | |
| 4.5 | 88 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.2 | 163 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 68 km / 43 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.2 | 173 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 250 km | |
| 4.2 | 160 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 217 km | |
| 5.2 | 121 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.1 | 105 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 5.2 | 126 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 224 km | |
| 4.7 | 128 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 186 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.