4.6
Earthquake Details: 156 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
Sep 22, 2026, 15:16:43
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 15, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2026 at 15:16:43. Epicenter: 156 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 22, 2026, 03:16:43 GMT-12
- UTC
- Sep 22, 2026, 15:16:43 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmb 4.6
us6000ty65
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 15, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance326
Latitude-17.2482
Longitude-173.2045
Event IDus6000ty65
Magnitude4.6
Updated:Oct 15, 2026, 18:21:39 UTC
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