Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga at Sep 1, 2026, 10:34 UTC, at a depth of 159 km. The epicentre was 183 km (114 mi) N of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 1, 2026, 10:34 UTC |
| Depth | 159.3 km |
| Coordinates | -19.502, -175.371 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 195 km | |
| 4.5 | 121 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.4 | 165 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 181 km | |
| 4.4 | 76 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.6 | 160 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 208 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.