M4.8 earthquake — 59 km WSW of Houma, Tonga
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 59 km WSW of Houma, Tonga on Nov 13, 2026 at 11:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 163 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 | 162.8 km |
| Coordinates | -21.304, -175.854 |
| Time | Nov 13, 11:18 UTC |
| Location | 59 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000txzd |
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 | 216 km | Nov 11, 20:38 UTC | 274 km W of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.