Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 244 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 244 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Aug 2, 2026, 10:34 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 268 km (166 mi) S of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 2, 2026, 10:34 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.543, -175.071 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | south of Tonga | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | south of Tonga | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | south of Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.