Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga at Jul 8, 2026, 23:33 UTC, at a depth of 84 km. The epicentre was 68 km (42 mi) SSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 8, 2026, 23:33 UTC |
| Depth | 84.2 km |
| Coordinates | -21.668, -175.528 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.3 | 148 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 150 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.6 | 97 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 147 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.