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M4.1 earthquake 178 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 178 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at Aug 21, 2026, 15:21 UTC, at a depth of 271 km.

Details

Magnitude4.1 mb
TimeAug 21, 2026, 15:21 UTC
Depth271.1 km
Coordinates-18.460, -175.658
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.5159 km W of Neiafu, Tonga19 km / 12 midepth 257 km
5.5122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga61 km / 38 midepth 195 km
4.5121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga80 km / 50 midepth 114 km
4.0189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga15 km / 9 midepth 284 km
4.6160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga32 km / 20 midepth 208 km
4.0147 km W of Neiafu, Tonga31 km / 19 midepth 228 km
4.1160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga19 km / 12 midepth 272 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.