Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake south of Tonga
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of Tonga at Aug 21, 2026, 08:12 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 21, 2026, 08:12 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.821, -175.256 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | south of Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | south of Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | south of Tonga | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.