Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 160 km WSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 160 km WSW of Houma, Tonga at Apr 16, 2026, 13:34 UTC, at a depth of 208 km. The epicentre was 172 km (107 mi) WSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 16, 2026, 13:34 UTC |
| Depth | 208.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.815, -176.692 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km W of Houma, Tonga | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 76 km / 48 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 175 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.