Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 289 km SW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 289 km SW of Houma, Tonga at Jun 17, 2026, 03:09 UTC, at a depth of 220 km. The epicentre was 299 km (186 mi) SW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jun 17, 2026, 03:09 UTC |
| Depth | 220.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.031, -177.266 |
| 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 | 293 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 279 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 23 km / 15 mi | depth 258 km | |
| 4.2 | south of the Fiji Islands | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 444 km | |
| 4.6 | south of the Fiji Islands | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 206 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.