M5.0 earthquake: Houma, Tonga
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Houma, Tonga on September 23, 2026. It was recorded at 09:11 AM GMT+13 at a depth of 94 km.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
94 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
08:11:49 PM
September 22, 2026
Local time
09:11 AM
September 23, 2026 · GMT+13
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The epicenter was about 52 km from Nuku'alofa.
- Nuku'alofa · 52 km NW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 457 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on June 9, 1991.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 23, 2026 earthquake near Houma, Tonga?
The earthquake occurred near Houma, Tonga at 20.880° S, 175.638° W, at a depth of 94 km. The nearest town was Nuku'alofa, about 52 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Houma, Tonga?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Houma, Tonga?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.