Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 162 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 162 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at May 4, 2026, 03:58 UTC, at a depth of 203 km. The epicentre was 274 km (170 mi) N of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 4, 2026, 03:58 UTC |
| Depth | 203.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.696, -175.527 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 159 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 257 km | |
| 5.5 | 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.0 | 189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 284 km | |
| 4.4 | 76 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 2 km / 2 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.0 | 147 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 228 km | |
| 5.0 | 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.1 | 178 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 30 km / 18 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 272 km | |
| 4.5 | 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 254 km | |
| 4.2 | 137 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.2 | 163 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.2 | 186 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 281 km | |
| 4.6 | 140 km WNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 183 km | |
| 4.6 | 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 222 km | |
| 4.1 | 182 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 279 km | |
| 4.2 | 173 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 250 km | |
| 4.2 | 179 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 275 km | |
| 4.2 | 158 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 229 km | |
| 4.3 | 171 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.5 | 174 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 275 km | |
| 4.4 | 175 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 204 km | |
| 4.7 | 147 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.4 | 149 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 219 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.