M4.4 earthquake — 27 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 27 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga on Aug 7, 2026 at 13:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 186 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 185.6 km |
| Coordinates | -15.815, -174.003 |
| Time | Aug 7, 13:09 UTC |
| Location | 27 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000tixe |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.