Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.8 earthquake 99 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 99 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 31, 2026, 20:59 UTC, at a depth of 12 km. The epicentre was 118 km (73 mi) E of Nuku'alofa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 31, 2026, 20:59 UTC |
| Depth | 12.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.973, -174.079 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.4 | 76 km S of Pangai, Tonga | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.9 | 77 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 176 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 77 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 7 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 94 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.