7 Aug 2026, 13:08 UTC · Aug 7, 9:08 AM ET

M4.6 earthquake 48 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 48 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga at Aug 7, 9:08 AM ET, 115 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M4.6 48 km WNW of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 45 km E of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 19 km NW of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 91 km WNW of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 78 km W of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 99 km WNW of Hihifo, TongaM5.1 47 km SSW of Hihifo, TongaM5.1 100 km NNE of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 104 km W of Hihifo, TongaM5.6 86 km WNW of Hihifo, TongaM5.6 131 km WNW of Hihifo, TongaM6.0 7 km WSW of Hihifo, TongaM6.1 88 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.6 mb
Time7 Aug 2026, 13:08 UTC
Location-15.724°, -174.186° – 48 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Depth115.3 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000tixe
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 48 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 4.6 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 115 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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