Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake south of Tonga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck south of Tonga at Aug 18, 2026, 11:55 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 18, 2026, 11:55 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.822, -175.262 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | south of Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | south of Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | south of Tonga | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | south of Tonga | 1 km / 0 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | south of Tonga | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | south of Tonga | 12 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.