Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Sep 19, 2026, 16:21 UTC, at a depth of 534 km. The epicentre was 285 km (177 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 19, 2026, 16:21 UTC |
| Depth | 534.1 km |
| Coordinates | -20.260, -177.772 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 289 km W of Houma, Tonga | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 463 km | |
| 4.1 | Fiji region | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 572 km | |
| 4.6 | 260 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.6 | 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 557 km | |
| 4.7 | Fiji region | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 595 km | |
| 4.0 | Fiji region | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 581 km | |
| 4.5 | 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 513 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.