Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M7.5 earthquake 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at Mar 24, 2026, 04:37 UTC, at a depth of 234 km. The epicentre was 290 km (180 mi) N of Nuku'alofa. 19 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 7.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 24, 2026, 04:37 UTC |
| Depth | 234.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.539, -175.476 |
| Felt reports | 19 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 159 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 257 km | |
| 5.5 | 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.0 | 189 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 31 km / 20 mi | depth 284 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.0 | 147 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 228 km | |
| 4.1 | 178 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 271 km | |
| 4.1 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 272 km | |
| 4.5 | 165 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 254 km | |
| 4.2 | 137 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.2 | 163 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 252 km | |
| 4.2 | 186 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 281 km | |
| 4.6 | 140 km WNW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 183 km | |
| 4.6 | 158 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 222 km | |
| 4.1 | 182 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 43 km / 26 mi | depth 279 km | |
| 4.2 | 173 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 250 km | |
| 4.2 | 179 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 275 km | |
| 4.2 | 158 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 64 km / 39 mi | depth 229 km | |
| 4.3 | 171 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 197 km | |
| 4.5 | 174 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 275 km | |
| 4.4 | 175 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 204 km | |
| 4.7 | 147 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.4 | 149 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 219 km | |
| 4.3 | 162 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 203 km | |
| 4.6 | 173 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 265 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.