Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 112 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 112 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Mar 21, 2026, 22:32 UTC, at a depth of 218 km. The epicentre was 122 km (76 mi) W of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 21, 2026, 22:32 UTC |
| Depth | 218.4 km |
| Coordinates | -20.969, -176.361 |
| 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 | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.6 | 113 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 205 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km W of Houma, Tonga | 12 km / 8 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 178 km | |
| 4.6 | 106 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 5.2 | 121 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.1 | 105 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 206 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.