Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 65 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 65 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga at Jul 24, 2026, 17:14 UTC, at a depth of 49 km. The epicentre was 117 km (73 mi) NNE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 24, 2026, 17:14 UTC |
| Depth | 49.1 km |
| Coordinates | -20.125, -174.891 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 76 km S of Pangai, Tonga | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 76 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 5.0 | 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.1 | 142 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 220 km | |
| 4.6 | 131 km W of Pangai, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 273 km | |
| 4.5 | 83 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 112 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.