M4.5 earthquake — 71 km SSW of Houma, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 71 km SSW of Houma, Tonga on Jul 8, 2026 at 23:33 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 | 161.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.719, -175.661 |
| Time | Jul 8, 23:33 UTC |
| Location | 71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 180 km | Jul 24, 17:14 UTC | 71 km SW of Pangai, Tonga |
| M4.3 | 235 km | Jul 26, 00:02 UTC | 279 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.