Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.5 earthquake 53 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 53 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 26, 2026, 10:53 UTC, at a depth of 21 km. The epicentre was 74 km (46 mi) S of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 26, 2026, 10:53 UTC |
| Depth | 21.3 km |
| Coordinates | -21.796, -175.141 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.2 | 71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.7 | 123 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 4.3 | 93 km SW of Houma, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 29 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.1 | 59 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.4 | 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 23 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.