Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 189 km SW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 189 km SW of Houma, Tonga at Feb 22, 2026, 08:45 UTC, at a depth of 194 km. The epicentre was 200 km (124 mi) SW of Nuku'alofa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 22, 2026, 08:45 UTC |
| Depth | 194.1 km |
| Coordinates | -22.156, -176.796 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 4.2 | 279 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 258 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.5 | 160 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.4 | 272 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 249 km | |
| 4.1 | 171 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 5.3 | 168 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 199 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.