M4.6 earthquake — 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on Oct 10, 2026 at 12:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 557 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 557.4 km |
| Coordinates | -19.940, -177.508 |
| Time | Oct 10, 12:21 UTC |
| Location | 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1ej |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 163 km | Oct 18, 22:34 UTC | Fiji region |
| M5.9 | 176 km | Oct 14, 10:49 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 195 km | Oct 18, 15:39 UTC | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.6 | 273 km | Oct 16, 15:06 UTC | 153 km W of Neiafu, Tonga |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.