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M4.2 earthquake 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at May 2, 2026, 14:43 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 104 km (64 mi) ESE of Nuku'alofa.

Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
TimeMay 2, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates-21.613, -174.340
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
5.271 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga9 km / 6 midepth 10 km
4.6104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga71 km / 44 midepth 10 km
5.071 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga23 km / 14 midepth 10 km
5.040 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga67 km / 42 midepth 22 km
5.168 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga10 km / 6 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.