M4.7 earthquake — 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga on Jul 8, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 84 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 84.2 km |
| Coordinates | -21.668, -175.528 |
| Time | Jul 8, 23:33 UTC |
| Location | 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0qi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 70 km | Aug 5, 20:59 UTC | 99 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M5.3 | 238 km | Aug 2, 10:34 UTC | 265 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.