Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 155 km ESE of Pangai, Tonga
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 155 km ESE of Pangai, Tonga at Feb 24, 2026, 07:03 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 227 km (141 mi) ENE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 24, 2026, 07:03 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.576, -173.098 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 77 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 176 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 105 km E of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 93 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.