Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 29 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 29 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 28, 2026, 12:07 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 63 km (39 mi) SE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 28, 2026, 12:07 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.494, -174.729 |
| 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 | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 77 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 94 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.8 | 99 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 12 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.