Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 174 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 174 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at May 17, 2026, 13:16 UTC, at a depth of 275 km. The epicentre was 287 km (178 mi) N of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 17, 2026, 13:16 UTC |
| Depth | 275.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.586, -175.632 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 159 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 257 km | |
| 5.5 | 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.0 | 189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 284 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.0 | 147 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 228 km | |
| 4.1 | 178 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 272 km | |
| 4.5 | 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 254 km | |
| 4.2 | 137 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.2 | 163 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.2 | 186 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 281 km | |
| 4.6 | 140 km WNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 183 km | |
| 4.6 | 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 222 km | |
| 4.1 | 182 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 279 km | |
| 4.2 | 173 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 250 km | |
| 4.2 | 179 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 275 km | |
| 4.2 | 158 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 229 km | |
| 4.3 | 171 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.4 | 175 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 204 km | |
| 4.7 | 147 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 220 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.