Earthquake 39 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:18:20 GMT
Time1 week ago
Location
-15.6215, -173.6564
Depth
69.2 KM
Event Summary
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 39 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga, at Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:18:20 GMT. Depth: 69.199km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this light quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb.
Magnitude
4.6
mb
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 4.6 | 69 km | 1 week ago |
Earthquake Details
ConfirmedEvent IDusgs_us7000rqsh
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemb
Nearest Places
- Curaçoa Reef11.9 km
- Tafahi Island27.5 km
- Niuatoputapu Group33.8 km
- Mui Fonua35.9 km
- Hakautu’utu’u Island36.0 km
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