Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Sep 20, 2026, 15:33 UTC, at a depth of 513 km. The epicentre was 289 km (180 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 20, 2026, 15:33 UTC |
| Depth | 513.3 km |
| Coordinates | -20.373, -177.862 |
| 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 | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 463 km | |
| 4.6 | 260 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.6 | 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 557 km | |
| 4.2 | Fiji region | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 571 km | |
| 4.7 | Fiji region | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 595 km | |
| 4.0 | Fiji region | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 581 km | |
| 4.0 | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 534 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.