Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 179 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 179 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jul 8, 2026, 12:19 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 201 km (125 mi) S of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 8, 2026, 12:19 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.941, -175.227 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 123 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 244 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 255 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 152 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.