Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 189 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 189 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna at Sep 17, 2026, 06:42 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 190 km (118 mi) SE of Mata-Utu.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2026, 06:42 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.396, -174.839 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 193 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.7 | 194 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 179 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.