Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 78 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 78 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga at Jul 20, 2026, 21:11 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 169 km (105 mi) N of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 20, 2026, 21:11 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.624, -175.072 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km NNE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 165 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.4 | 76 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 5.0 | 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.1 | 142 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 131 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 273 km | |
| 4.5 | 83 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 112 km | |
| 5.0 | 65 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 49 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.