Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 153 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 153 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga at Aug 19, 2026, 02:19 UTC, at a depth of 224 km. The epicentre was 247 km (153 mi) SSE of Mata-Utu.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 19, 2026, 02:19 UTC |
| Depth | 223.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.175, -174.985 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 88 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 157 km | |
| 4.9 | 193 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.7 | 194 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 78 km W of Hihifo, Tonga | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 85 km W of Hihifo, Tonga | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 189 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.