Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga at Mar 18, 2026, 13:17 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 155 km (96 mi) ENE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 18, 2026, 13:17 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.381, -173.953 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.4 | 76 km S of Pangai, Tonga | 30 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 77 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 105 km E of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.