Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga at May 24, 2026, 13:19 UTC, at a depth of 203 km. The epicentre was 261 km (162 mi) SW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 24, 2026, 13:19 UTC |
| Depth | 203.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.668, -177.118 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 279 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 258 km | |
| 4.2 | south of the Fiji Islands | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 444 km | |
| 4.5 | 289 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 14 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.