Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 246.6 km
- Source
- USGS
298 km SW of Houma, Tonga
M4.4 Earthquake near 298 km SW of Houma, Tonga
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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
ID
6bf9464728c6f47d312af6a4d07ddc2acd664588
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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