Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 59 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 59 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 26, 2026, 13:02 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 91 km (57 mi) SSE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 26, 2026, 13:02 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.855, -174.778 |
| 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 | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.7 | 123 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 152 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 59 km SSW of Houma, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 70 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 77 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 29 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.5 | 53 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 5.4 | 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.