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M4.4 Depth: 246.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 298 km SW of Houma, Tonga

UTC time: 2026-06-17 03:09:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 298 km SW of Houma, Tonga on June 17, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 247 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
246.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 03:09:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.00900, -177.42380
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 246.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 246.6 km
Intermediate
246.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
  • Monowai
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
    Distance: 345 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

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