Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 265 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 265 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Aug 27, 2026, 23:02 UTC, at a depth of 519 km. The epicentre was 274 km (170 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 27, 2026, 23:02 UTC |
| Depth | 519.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.413, -177.717 |
| 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 | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 463 km | |
| 4.6 | 260 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.6 | 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 557 km | |
| 4.7 | Fiji region | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 595 km | |
| 4.0 | Fiji region | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 581 km | |
| 4.5 | 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.0 | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 534 km | |
| 4.1 | 256 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 423 km | |
| 4.6 | Fiji region | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 502 km | |
| 5.0 | Fiji region | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 536 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.