Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga at Aug 5, 2026, 20:59 UTC, at a depth of 147 km. The epicentre was 108 km (67 mi) WSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 5, 2026, 20:59 UTC |
| Depth | 146.6 km |
| Coordinates | -21.483, -176.177 |
| 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 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.6 | 113 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 205 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km W of Houma, Tonga | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 113 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.