Moderate magnitude 4.4 earthquake at 247 km depth17 Jun 03:29 UTC: First to report: USGS after 20 minutes.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJun 17, 2026 03:09:12 UTC - Local time at epicenterWednesday, Jun 17, 2026, at 04:09 pm (GMT +13)Statusconfirmed (manually revised)Magnitude4.40Depth247 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude23.009°S / 177.4238°WFijiSeismic antipode23.009°N / 2.5762°EAlgeriaQuality29 seismic stationsShaking intensityII Very weak shakingFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceUSGS (United States Geological Survey)Nearest volcanoUnnamed 24.8°S/177.02°W (203 km / 126 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeScattered Clouds 24°C (75 F), humidity: 91%, wind: 13 m/s (26 kts) from NWEstimated seismic energy released2.5 x 1011 joules (69.8 megawatt hours, equivalent to 60 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.4 | about seismic energy27 minutes agoJun 17, 2026 03:09 GMT / Jun 17, 2026 04:09 pm (GMT +13)Lat / Lng: -23.009 / -177.4238: 298 km SW of Houma, TongaSource: USGSOther sources: EMSC: 4.4 / 247 kmDetail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-23107724',-23.00900,-177.42380,'27 minutes ago: Mag. 4.4, 298 km SW of Houma, Tonga',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in FijiNearby placesThe closest larger town near the epicenter is Houma, a town with 1,900 inhabitants in Tonga, in 299 km (186 mi) distance to the northeast, but it is unlikely that the quake was felt there. DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry299 km (186 mi)NE of epicenterHouma(pop: 1,930)I: Not feltTongatapuTonga305 km (190 mi)NE of epicenterFua'amotu(pop: 1,680)I: Not feltTongatapuTonga310 km (192 mi)NE of epicenterNuku'alofa(pop: 22,400)I: Not feltKolofo'ou, TongatapuTonga315 km (195 mi)NE of epicenter'Ohonua(pop: 1,470)I: Not felt'Eua Prope, EuaTonga320 km (199 mi)NE of epicenterKolonga(pop: 1,210)I: Not feltTongatapuTongaNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quakeThere are no user reports for this quake yet.If you felt it, be the first to report it!Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-06-17EpicenterAgency4.4± 0.11247 km153 mi±8.8 km03:09:12.809298 km SW of Houma, TongaEpicenter uncertainty: ± 15 kmUSGS (United States Geological Survey)4.4± 0.11247 km153 mi03:09:12.809±1.56sSOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 24 kmEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 3 km2 (1 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 3 km (2 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jun 17, 2026 04:09 pm (GMT +13)27 minutes ago4.4247 km0 km - This quake298 km SW of Houma, TongaMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 26 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 18.8 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years)Mag. 6 or higher: 0.11 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 9 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 2 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 18.9 quakes per yearMag. 3 or higher: 31 quakes per year (or 2.6 quakes per month)Mag. 2 or higher: 31 quakes per year (or 2.6 quakes per month)The area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 60 to 65 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 3 weeks after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake had hit on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 02:19 am (GMT +13 local time) in 58 km (36 mi) distance to the northeast:Mag. 4.7 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Tongatapu, Tonga - May 25, 2026 - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 7.2. It had occurred 3 years earlier, on Friday, Jun 16, 2023, at 07:06 am (GMT +13 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, Tonga:Mag. 7.2 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Tongatapu, Tonga - Jun 16, 2023 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.8. It had occurred 29 years ago earlier, on Tuesday, Oct 14, 1997, at 10:53 pm (GMT +13 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, Tonga:Mag. 7.8 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Tongatapu, Tonga - Oct 14, 1997 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapMay 25, 02:19 am (GMT +13)4.7197 km58 km (36 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 252 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoMay 13, 10:19 am (GMT +13)5.7154 km63 km (39 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 286 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoApr 19, 04:40 pm (GMT +13)4.5356 km71 km (44 mi) to the NW South of the Fiji IslandsInfoMar 21, 11:17 am (GMT +13)4.4235 km18 km (11 mi) to the N Fiji: 283 km SW of Houma, TongaInfoJan 6, 07:07 am (GMT +13)4.5253 km93 km (58 mi) to the N 239 km WSW of Houma, TongaInfoJan 31, 2024 11:49 pm (GMT +13)5.8176 km34 km (21 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 275 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoJun 16, 2023 07:06 am (GMT +13)7.2179 km33 km (20 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 285 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga 11 reportsInfoAug 18, 2021 06:24 am (GMT +13)5.8184 km41 km (26 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 290 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoFeb 23, 2020 08:46 am (GMT +13)5.5248 km87 km (54 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 230 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoSep 26, 2017 04:20 pm (GMT +12)6.3103 km86 km (54 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 331 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoMay 17, 2017 03:29 am (GMT +12)5.7256 km86 km (54 mi) to the S South of Fiji IslandsInfoJul 8, 2015 09:03 am (GMT +13)5.7149 km32 km (20 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 283 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoJun 21, 2015 12:39 pm (GMT +13)5.8146 km55 km (34 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 323 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoOct 23, 2013 09:23 pm (GMT +13)6.0160 km29 km (18 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 289 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga 2 reportsInfoJul 24, 2013 04:32 pm (GMT +13)5.9156 km25 km (15 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 304 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoMay 24, 2013 06:19 am (GMT +13)7.4174 km20 km (12 mi) to the E 292 km SW of Vaini, Tonga 1 reportInfoSep 16, 2011 07:31 am (GMT +12)7.3645 km267 km (166 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 386 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoMar 18, 2010 10:14 pm (GMT +13)5.6158 km43 km (26 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 317 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoMar 20, 2009 07:17 am (GMT +13)7.631 km283 km (176 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 187 km south of 'Eua Island, Eua, TongaInfoFeb 4, 2009 04:05 am (GMT +13)5.510 km25 km (15 mi) to the W South of Fiji IslandsInfoSep 15, 2008 08:18 am (GMT +12)5.5199 km68 km (42 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 352 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoJul 18, 2005 06:31 am (GMT +13)5.633 km34 km (21 mi) to the W South of Fiji IslandsInfoMay 14, 2005 11:02 pm (GMT +13)5.7119 km87 km (54 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 229 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoOct 22, 2004 12:16 am (GMT +13)5.633 km96 km (60 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 215 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoAug 4, 2003 08:04 am (GMT +13)5.5168 km64 km (40 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 246 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoAug 19, 2002 11:01 pm (GMT +12)7.7580 km260 km (161 mi) to the NW Fiji RegionInfoMar 7, 1999 08:27 am (GMT +12)5.933 km63 km (39 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 343 km southwest of Tongatapu Island, Tongatapu, TongaInfoOct 14, 1997 10:53 pm (GMT +13)7.8167 km121 km (75 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 195 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoAug 6, 1996 10:38 am (GMT +12)7.4550 km274 km (170 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 280 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoApr 16, 1996 12:30 pm (GMT +12)7.2111 km124 km (77 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 376 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoNov 12, 1992 10:28 pm (GMT +0)6.3360 km97 km (60 mi) to the NW South of The Fiji IslandsInfoJul 11, 1992 11:44 pm (GMT +13)7.2377 km117 km (73 mi) to the NW South of The Fiji IslandsInfoSep 30, 1991 12:21 pm (Fiji)7.0566 km266 km (165 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 297 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoJun 16, 1990 02:34 pm (GMT +13)5.6139 km85 km (53 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 227 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoJan 14, 1988 04:38 am (GMT +13)5.6109 km50 km (31 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 304 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoMar 13, 1987 08:21 pm (GMT +12)6.232 km86 km (54 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 366 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoOct 30, 1986 02:28 pm (GMT +13)7.2188 km167 km (104 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 159 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoJun 16, 1986 11:48 pm (GMT +13)7.1547 km188 km (117 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 369 km south of Tavunasici Island, Eastern, FijiInfoJan 26, 1985 10:15 am (GMT +13)5.9203 km18 km (11 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 309 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoDec 20, 1982 05:43 am (GMT +12)7.233 km202 km (126 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 321 km south of 'Eua Island, Eua, TongaInfoJan 5, 1982 11:20 am (GMT +13)6.0195 km21 km (13 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 313 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoApr 14, 1980 07:04 am (GMT +13)6.779 km52 km (33 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 337 km southwest of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoAug 5, 1979 01:53 pm (GMT +13)6.4181 km33 km (21 mi) to the N south of the Fiji IslandsInfoFeb 15, 1976 12:22 am (GMT +13)5.9232 km20 km (13 mi) to the S South of The Fiji IslandsInfoApr 28, 1969 08:25 pm (GMT +13)5.8284 km73 km (45 mi) to the N south of the Fiji IslandsInfoDec 18, 1963 12:30 pm (GMT +12)7.655 km202 km (126 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 436 km south of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoSep 29, 1957 02:20 am (GMT +12)7.4587 km291 km (181 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 263 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoMay 25, 1944 01:06 am (Universal Time)7.3633 km262 km (162 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 380 km south of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoApr 16, 1937 03:01 am (Universal Time)7.3330 km269 km (167 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 308 km southeast of Lakeba Island, Eastern, FijiInfoAug 21, 1911 04:28 pm (Universal Time)7.3300 km267 km (166 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 84 km west of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, TongaInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]