Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 99 km SSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 99 km SSW of Houma, Tonga at Dec 20, 2025, 19:08 UTC, at a depth of 73 km. The epicentre was 108 km (67 mi) SSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 20, 2025, 19:08 UTC |
| Depth | 73.3 km |
| Coordinates | -22.001, -175.677 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.7 | 123 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.9 | 169 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.1 | 171 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 5.1 | 59 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.5 | 53 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 5.4 | 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.