Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 122 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 122 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 18, 2026, 12:31 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 155 km (96 mi) SSE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 18, 2026, 12:31 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.357, -174.485 |
| 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 | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 123 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 152 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 29 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.1 | 59 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.5 | 53 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 5.4 | 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.