23 Jan 2026, 17:41 UTC · Jan 23, 12:41 PM ET

M4.6 earthquake 101 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 101 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga at Jan 23, 12:41 PM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M4.6 101 km ESE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 45 km E of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 93 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 90 km E of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 118 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 173 km E of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 92 km ESE of Hihifo, TongaM5.1 100 km E of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 109 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 64 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 115 km E of Hihifo, TongaM5.7 106 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaM5.9 110 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.6 mb
Time23 Jan 2026, 17:41 UTC
Location-16.314°, -172.920° – 101 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000s6zy
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 101 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 4.6 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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