M4.5 earthquake — 84 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 84 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga on Sep 15, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 29 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 | 29.1 km |
| Coordinates | -19.428, -173.594 |
| Time | Sep 15, 20:33 UTC |
| Location | 84 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us7000tiyy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 92 km | Oct 11, 18:06 UTC | 156 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga |
| M5.5 | 181 km | Oct 12, 04:38 UTC | 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga |
| M4.6 | 221 km | Oct 16, 15:06 UTC | 153 km W of Neiafu, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.