Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 203 km NNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 203 km NNW of Houma, Tonga at Jul 15, 2026, 17:03 UTC, at a depth of 291 km. The epicentre was 206 km (128 mi) NNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 15, 2026, 17:03 UTC |
| Depth | 291.3 km |
| Coordinates | -19.586, -176.286 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 165 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 5.0 | 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.1 | 142 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 131 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 273 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.