Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 100 km W of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 100 km W of Houma, Tonga at Aug 24, 2026, 05:40 UTC, at a depth of 195 km. The epicentre was 110 km (68 mi) W of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 24, 2026, 05:40 UTC |
| Depth | 195.1 km |
| Coordinates | -21.016, -176.252 |
| 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 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.6 | 113 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 205 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.