4.8
Earthquake Details: 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
Oct 22, 2026, 16:51:21
- Depth
- 35 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 22, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 22, 2026 at 16:51:21. Epicenter: 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga. Reported depth: 35 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 22, 2026, 04:51:21 GMT-12
- UTC
- Oct 22, 2026, 16:51:21 UTC
35 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSM 4.8
us6000u459
- Depth:
- 35 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 22, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth35 km
Significance354
Latitude-22.5640
Longitude-175.4438
Event IDus6000u459
Magnitude4.8
Updated:Oct 22, 2026, 17:23:14 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 22, 2026, 17:23 UTC.
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