Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 45 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 45 km E of Hihifo, Tonga at Sep 8, 2026, 15:43 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 297 km (185 mi) SW of Apia.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 8, 2026, 15:43 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.012, -173.372 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 104 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 5.2 | 92 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 61 km N of Hihifo, Tonga | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 79 km | |
| 4.1 | 17 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 4.1 | 22 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 86 km | |
| 4.7 | 106 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 97 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.