Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 244 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 244 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga at May 20, 2026, 00:40 UTC, at a depth of 249 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 20, 2026, 00:40 UTC |
| Depth | 249.2 km |
| Coordinates | -17.419, -175.903 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 270 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 341 km | |
| 4.3 | 206 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 330 km | |
| 4.3 | 193 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 225 km | |
| 5.2 | Fiji region | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 279 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | Fiji region | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 334 km | |
| 4.2 | 158 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 229 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.