Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 93 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 93 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 16, 2026, 20:46 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 115 km (72 mi) E of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 16, 2026, 20:46 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.103, -174.090 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.4 | 76 km S of Pangai, Tonga | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.9 | 77 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 176 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 77 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 30 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 94 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.8 | 99 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 4.5 | 29 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.