Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 160 km NNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 160 km NNW of Houma, Tonga at Apr 28, 2026, 15:18 UTC, at a depth of 217 km. The epicentre was 163 km (101 mi) NNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 28, 2026, 15:18 UTC |
| Depth | 217.2 km |
| Coordinates | -19.839, -175.920 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 165 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 5.0 | 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.1 | 142 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 22 km / 13 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 131 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 273 km | |
| 4.5 | 83 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 112 km | |
| 5.0 | 78 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 203 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 291 km | |
| 4.5 | 88 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.2 | 163 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.6 | 140 km WNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 183 km | |
| 4.2 | 173 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 250 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.