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Magnitude 4.2

280 km SW of Houma, Tonga

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake 280 km SW of Houma, Tonga, 247 km deep, 16 hours ago.

Event facts

Magnitude
4.2 (mb) · Light
Time (UTC)
16 hours ago
Last updated by USGS
Depth
247 km · Intermediate
Coordinates
22.869° S, 177.310° W
USGS tsunami flag
Not setSet for large events in oceanic regions; it does not mean a tsunami occurred. Official warnings: tsunami.gov.
Felt reports
None reported
USGS significance
271
Review status
Reviewed by a seismologist
USGS event ID
us6000typy
View this event on the USGS website

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