M4.5 earthquake — 104 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 104 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on Aug 24, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 209 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 209.2 km |
| Coordinates | -20.987, -176.289 |
| Time | Aug 24, 05:40 UTC |
| Location | 104 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn2d |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 161 km | Aug 21, 16:45 UTC | 130 km W of Pangai, Tonga |
| M4.2 | 189 km | Aug 18, 23:53 UTC | 289 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.