Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 271 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 271 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Aug 2, 2026, 06:15 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 280 km (174 mi) SSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 2, 2026, 06:15 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.442, -176.308 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 293 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.3 | south of Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.