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M5.4 earthquake 76 km S of Pangai, Tonga

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 76 km S of Pangai, Tonga at Sep 29, 2026, 12:40 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 125 km (78 mi) NE of Nuku'alofa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.4 mb
TimeSep 29, 2026, 12:40 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates-20.490, -174.214
Felt reports1
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.6104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga67 km / 42 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.