M4.8 earthquake — 26 km NW of Houma, Tonga
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 26 km NW of Houma, Tonga on Sep 22, 2026 at 20:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 122 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 121.9 km |
| Coordinates | -20.984, -175.461 |
| Time | Sep 22, 20:11 UTC |
| Location | 26 km NW of Houma, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000twyf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 254 km | Sep 20, 15:33 UTC | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.4 | 300 km | Sep 21, 20:53 UTC | Fiji region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.