Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 255 km W of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 255 km W of Houma, Tonga at Aug 30, 2026, 22:51 UTC, at a depth of 391 km. The epicentre was 265 km (165 mi) W of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 30, 2026, 22:51 UTC |
| Depth | 390.8 km |
| Coordinates | -21.324, -177.754 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 289 km W of Houma, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 463 km | |
| 4.3 | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 155 km W of Houma, Tonga | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 237 km | |
| 4.2 | 260 km W of Houma, Tonga | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 432 km | |
| 4.6 | Fiji region | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 502 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.