Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 179 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 179 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at May 21, 2026, 18:24 UTC, at a depth of 275 km. The epicentre was 282 km (176 mi) N of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 21, 2026, 18:24 UTC |
| Depth | 274.9 km |
| Coordinates | -18.637, -175.681 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 159 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 257 km | |
| 5.5 | 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.0 | 189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 284 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.0 | 147 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 228 km | |
| 4.1 | 178 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 20 km / 12 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 | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 254 km | |
| 4.2 | 137 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.2 | 163 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.2 | 186 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 281 km | |
| 4.6 | 140 km WNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 183 km | |
| 4.6 | 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 23 km / 15 mi | depth 222 km | |
| 4.1 | 182 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 279 km | |
| 4.2 | 173 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 250 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.