Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 168 km WSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 168 km WSW of Houma, Tonga at Mar 8, 2026, 07:18 UTC, at a depth of 199 km. The epicentre was 179 km (111 mi) WSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 8, 2026, 07:18 UTC |
| Depth | 199.4 km |
| Coordinates | -21.939, -176.704 |
| 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 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.5 | 160 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.1 | 171 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 206 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.