4.3
Earthquake Details: 179 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Sep 20, 2026, 05:02:26
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 15, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred on Sep 20, 2026 at 05:02:26. Epicenter: 179 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 19, 2026, 17:02:26 GMT-12
- UTC
- Sep 20, 2026, 05:02:26 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmb 4.3
us6000txkt
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance284
Latitude-14.4144
Longitude-174.3091
Event IDus6000txkt
Magnitude4.3
Updated:Oct 15, 2026, 07:26:06 UTC
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