M4.6 earthquake — 80 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 80 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga on Oct 19, 2026 at 18:27 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 165 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 165.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.681, -174.491 |
| Time | Oct 19, 18:27 UTC |
| Location | 80 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3g6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 161 km | Nov 7, 23:27 UTC | 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.