M4.5 earthquake — 77 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 77 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga on Aug 28, 2026 at 04:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.221, -173.401 |
| Time | Aug 28, 04:50 UTC |
| Location | 77 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000te0k |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 100 km | Sep 17, 04:06 UTC | 155 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.4 | 214 km | Sep 20, 17:17 UTC | 135 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.9 | 282 km | Sep 20, 00:33 UTC | 85 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M5.0 | 297 km | Sep 20, 05:07 UTC | 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.