M4.5 earthquake — 28 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 28 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga on Aug 7, 2026 at 13:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 161 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 | 161.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.719, -173.904 |
| Time | Aug 7, 13:09 UTC |
| Location | 28 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000tixe |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 112 km | Aug 19, 02:20 UTC | 134 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.7 | 127 km | Aug 19, 09:07 UTC | 114 km E of Hihifo, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.