Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 121 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 121 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Apr 23, 2026, 06:31 UTC, at a depth of 197 km. The epicentre was 129 km (80 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 23, 2026, 06:31 UTC |
| Depth | 197.5 km |
| Coordinates | -20.656, -176.330 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.6 | 113 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 205 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km W of Houma, Tonga | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.1 | 219 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 368 km | |
| 4.5 | 88 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 175 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.