Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 279 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 279 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga at May 27, 2026, 19:09 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 27, 2026, 19:09 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.019, -176.548 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 270 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 341 km | |
| 5.2 | Fiji region | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | Fiji region | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 395 km | |
| 4.2 | 186 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 281 km | |
| 4.3 | Fiji region | 30 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.