Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M5.2 earthquake 92 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 92 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga at Oct 15, 2026, 13:29 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 230 km (143 mi) SW of Apia. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	5.2 mb
Time	Oct 15, 2026, 13:29 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-15.250, -173.324
Felt reports	1
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

Apia230 km (143 mi)

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.9	104 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga	14 km / 9 mi	depth 23 km	Oct 22, 19:06 UTC

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