Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.7 earthquake 288 km SSW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 288 km SSW of Houma, Tonga at May 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC, at a depth of 154 km. The epicentre was 298 km (185 mi) SW of Nuku'alofa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.7 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC |
| Depth | 154.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.350, -176.836 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | south of the Fiji Islands | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.6 | 293 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.2 | 279 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 258 km | |
| 4.7 | 251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | south of the Fiji Islands | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 444 km | |
| 4.5 | 271 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | south of the Fiji Islands | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.9 | south of the Fiji Islands | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 190 km | |
| 4.9 | 273 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 255 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | south of the Fiji Islands | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 289 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 203 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.