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M4.8 Earthquake — 88 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake 88 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 156.8 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.8
Depth156.8 km
Coordinates-15.6727, -174.5697
Region88 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Tsunami Flag0

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Also reported by: EMSC

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Source updated 1 hour ago (Oct 19, 2026 18:43 UTC) · we last heard from US Geological Survey 29 seconds ago

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