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M5.1 earthquake 34 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 34 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga at Sep 8, 2026, 11:51 UTC, at a depth of 86 km. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.1 mb
TimeSep 8, 2026, 11:51 UTC
Depth86.1 km
Coordinates-18.379, -174.133
Felt reports3
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.593 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga61 km / 38 midepth 106 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.