Hihifo, Tonga —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck about 102 kilometers north-northeast of Hihifo, Tonga, early Saturday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at 1:02 a.m. Central time, about 10 kilometers below the surface in the South Pacific.

Impacts:

The Geological Survey has received no felt reports from this quake so far, and no tsunami threat was issued. No damage reports have been released. Seismologists reviewed the quake, and it was picked up by 18 seismic stations.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall. Check your home for gas leaks, broken glass, and cracks in walls before switching anything back on. Expect aftershocks and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 14, 2026.