Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.5 earthquake 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at Jul 16, 2026, 13:56 UTC, at a depth of 254 km. The epicentre was 298 km (185 mi) N of Nuku'alofa.

Details

Magnitude	4.5 mb
Time	Jul 16, 2026, 13:56 UTC
Depth	254.4 km
Coordinates	-18.471, -175.538
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

Nuku'alofa298 km (185 mi)

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.5	159 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	7 km / 4 mi	depth 257 km	Oct 16, 15:06 UTC
5.5	122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	50 km / 31 mi	depth 195 km	Oct 12, 04:38 UTC
4.5	121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga	72 km / 45 mi	depth 114 km	Oct 2, 12:23 UTC
4.0	189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	26 km / 16 mi	depth 284 km	Sep 25, 10:43 UTC
4.6	160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	26 km / 16 mi	depth 208 km	Sep 11, 08:58 UTC
4.0	147 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	19 km / 12 mi	depth 228 km	Sep 10, 02:53 UTC
4.1	178 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	13 km / 8 mi	depth 271 km	Aug 21, 15:21 UTC
4.1	160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga	8 km / 5 mi	depth 272 km	Aug 21, 13:26 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.