Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 278 km WSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 278 km WSW of Houma, Tonga at Jul 26, 2026, 00:02 UTC, at a depth of 388 km. The epicentre was 289 km (180 mi) WSW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 26, 2026, 00:02 UTC |
| Depth | 387.6 km |
| Coordinates | -21.721, -177.921 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 289 km W of Houma, Tonga | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 463 km | |
| 4.3 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 65 km / 41 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.2 | 260 km W of Houma, Tonga | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 432 km | |
| 4.3 | 255 km W of Houma, Tonga | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 391 km | |
| 4.2 | Fiji region | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 532 km | |
| 4.1 | Fiji region | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 468 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.