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M5.4 earthquake 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 26, 2026, 03:31 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 87 km (54 mi) SSE of Nuku'alofa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.4 mww
TimeJan 26, 2026, 03:31 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates-21.879, -174.931
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
4.8144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga93 km / 58 midepth 35 km
5.271 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga76 km / 47 midepth 10 km
5.071 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga85 km / 53 midepth 10 km
5.040 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga92 km / 57 midepth 22 km
4.7123 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga64 km / 40 midepth 10 km
5.0152 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga94 km / 58 midepth 10 km
4.759 km SSW of Houma, Tonga66 km / 41 midepth 84 km
5.168 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga74 km / 46 midepth 10 km
4.270 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga68 km / 42 midepth 10 km
4.477 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga95 km / 59 midepth 10 km
4.529 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga48 km / 30 midepth 35 km
5.159 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga16 km / 10 midepth 10 km
5.553 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga23 km / 15 midepth 21 km

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