Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 274 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 274 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Aug 5, 2026, 01:13 UTC, at a depth of 394 km. The epicentre was 282 km (175 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 5, 2026, 01:13 UTC |
| Depth | 394.4 km |
| Coordinates | -19.880, -177.550 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Fiji region | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 572 km | |
| 4.6 | 260 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.6 | 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 557 km | |
| 4.0 | Fiji region | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 572 km | |
| 4.4 | Fiji region | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 584 km | |
| 4.5 | 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.3 | Fiji region | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 579 km | |
| 4.0 | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 534 km | |
| 4.1 | 256 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 423 km | |
| 4.3 | Fiji region | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 583 km | |
| 4.1 | Fiji region | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 573 km | |
| 5.0 | Fiji region | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 536 km | |
| 4.9 | 265 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 519 km | |
| 4.4 | 278 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 541 km | |
| 4.2 | 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 35 km / 21 mi | depth 506 km | |
| 4.5 | 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 408 km | |
| 4.5 | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 543 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.