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M4.4 earthquake - 106 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

Name: M4.4 earthquake - 106 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Start: 2023-10-14T18:19:15.358+00:00
Location: 106 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

1099 d ago · 14 Oct 2023, 18:19 UTC 106 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 106 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga on 14 Oct 2023, 18:19 UTC at a depth of 173 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTC

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