A moderate seismic event registering 4.4 magnitude was recorded in the South Pacific near the Tongan archipelago. The activity occurred on February 2, 2026, at 21:25:36 UTC.
Initial monitoring parameters place the epicenter approximately 284 km west-northwest of the town of Houma, Tonga. This area is situated within a highly active seismic zone in the region.
The event took place while the surrounding area experienced prevailing warm and wet environmental conditions. Local weather observation noted light rain with an air temperature measured at 28.0°C.
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