Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Oct 5, 2026, 05:26 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 102 km (63 mi) ESE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2026, 05:26 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.421, -174.268 |
| 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 | 14 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km |
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