Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 50 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 50 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Feb 8, 2026, 05:26 UTC, at a depth of 160 km. The epicentre was 59 km (37 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 8, 2026, 05:26 UTC |
| Depth | 159.7 km |
| Coordinates | -21.029, -175.760 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.6 | 113 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 205 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km W of Houma, Tonga | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.5 | 88 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 1 km / 1 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 5.2 | 121 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.1 | 105 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.2 | 112 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 218 km | |
| 5.2 | 126 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 224 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.