Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 234 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 234 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Mar 23, 2026, 04:23 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 254 km (158 mi) S of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 23, 2026, 04:23 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.406, -175.444 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | south of Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | south of Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 244 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 271 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 255 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 179 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 248 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 267 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 273 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 255 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 169 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | south of the Fiji Islands | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 200 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.