Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at May 12, 2026, 21:53 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 100 km (62 mi) ESE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 12, 2026, 21:53 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.522, -174.327 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 22 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.