Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 84 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 84 km E of Hihifo, Tonga at Aug 19, 2026, 09:07 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 286 km (178 mi) SSW of Apia.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 19, 2026, 09:07 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.102, -173.017 |
| 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 | 17 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 4.1 | 22 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 86 km | |
| 4.7 | 106 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 45 km E of Hihifo, Tonga | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.