M4.5 earthquake — 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga on Oct 2, 2026 at 12:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 114 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 | 114.2 km |
| Coordinates | -19.038, -175.205 |
| Time | Oct 2, 12:23 UTC |
| Location | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000u16y |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 257 km | Oct 21, 14:24 UTC | Fiji region |
| M5.2 | 294 km | Oct 18, 19:32 UTC | 71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.