Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 160 km SW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 160 km SW of Houma, Tonga at Feb 5, 2026, 00:25 UTC, at a depth of 116 km. The epicentre was 171 km (106 mi) SW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 5, 2026, 00:25 UTC |
| Depth | 116.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.247, -176.342 |
| 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 | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 68 km / 43 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 169 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 93 km / 57 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.5 | 160 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.1 | 171 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 5.3 | 168 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 199 km | |
| 5.3 | 189 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 194 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.