M4.5 earthquake — 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga on Jul 16, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 254 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 | 254.4 km |
| Coordinates | -18.471, -175.538 |
| Time | Jul 16, 13:56 UTC |
| Location | 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0yi |
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 | 221 km | Jul 24, 17:14 UTC | 71 km SW of Pangai, Tonga |
| M4.5 | 265 km | Jul 23, 20:22 UTC | 286 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.6 | 273 km | Jul 27, 01:05 UTC | 68 km S of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.5 | 275 km | Jul 23, 19:42 UTC | 275 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.5 | 275 km | Jul 28, 19:25 UTC | 92 km S of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.2 | 278 km | Jul 24, 10:09 UTC | 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.