M4.3 earthquake — 282 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 282 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga on Sep 24, 2026 at 00:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 338 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 338.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.262, -176.223 |
| Time | Sep 24, 00:53 UTC |
| Location | 282 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx7k |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 161 km | Sep 22, 05:31 UTC | 282 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna |
| M4.4 | 167 km | Sep 20, 17:17 UTC | 135 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.2 | 212 km | Sep 21, 17:22 UTC | Fiji region |
| M5.2 | 216 km | Sep 20, 13:00 UTC | 109 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M5.0 | 218 km | Sep 20, 05:07 UTC | 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.9 | 226 km | Sep 20, 00:33 UTC | 85 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.