M4.9 earthquake — 193 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 193 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna on Sep 23, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.640, -175.053 |
| Time | Sep 23, 17:20 UTC |
| Location | 193 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx53 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 25 km | Sep 17, 06:42 UTC | 191 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna |
| M5.7 | 34 km | Sep 23, 14:41 UTC | 180 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M5.2 | 139 km | Sep 20, 13:00 UTC | 109 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M5.0 | 143 km | Sep 20, 05:07 UTC | 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.9 | 155 km | Sep 20, 00:33 UTC | 85 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.4 | 240 km | Sep 20, 17:17 UTC | 135 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.