Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga at Sep 17, 2026, 04:06 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2026, 04:06 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.294, -173.478 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 134 km NNE of Neiafu, Tonga | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.6 | 156 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.