M4.5 earthquake — 122 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 122 km WNW of Houma, Tonga on Sep 3, 2026 at 07:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 218 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 | 218.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.789, -176.407 |
| Time | Sep 3, 07:46 UTC |
| Location | 122 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdv1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 142 km | Aug 27, 23:02 UTC | 264 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.2 | 162 km | Aug 30, 22:51 UTC | 266 km W of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.8 | 171 km | Sep 1, 01:29 UTC | 292 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.9 | 183 km | Sep 1, 10:34 UTC | 117 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga |
| M4.4 | 235 km | Aug 28, 10:38 UTC | Fiji region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.