Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 37 km NE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 37 km NE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga at Feb 8, 2026, 09:05 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 214 km (133 mi) NE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 8, 2026, 09:05 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.562, -174.022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 40 km NNE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 76 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.5 | 84 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.6 | 88 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 88 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 77 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 78 km NNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 84 km WSW of Neiafu, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 79 km | |
| 4.5 | 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 105 km E of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 93 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.