Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 105 km E of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 105 km E of Fangale’ounga, Tonga at Mar 17, 2026, 15:16 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 238 km (148 mi) NE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 17, 2026, 15:16 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.910, -173.331 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 156 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 84 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.6 | 88 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 88 km ENE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 77 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.