Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 126 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 126 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Feb 26, 2026, 02:49 UTC, at a depth of 224 km. The epicentre was 135 km (84 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 26, 2026, 02:49 UTC |
| Depth | 223.6 km |
| Coordinates | -20.648, -176.388 |
| 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 | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.6 | 113 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 205 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km W of Houma, Tonga | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.1 | 219 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 368 km | |
| 4.5 | 88 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 5.2 | 121 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.1 | 105 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.2 | 112 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 218 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.