Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 88 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 88 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga at Aug 16, 2026, 07:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 255 km (158 mi) NE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2026, 07:18 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.453, -173.544 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 156 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 145 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km NNE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 84 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 29 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.