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M5.0 earthquake 78 km W of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 78 km W of Hihifo, Tonga at Sep 20, 2026, 05:07 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Details

Magnitude5.0 mb
TimeSep 20, 2026, 05:07 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates-15.952, -174.526
Felt reports0
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
4.888 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga31 km / 20 midepth 157 km
4.117 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga92 km / 57 midepth 99 km
4.122 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga68 km / 42 midepth 86 km
4.3128 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga92 km / 57 midepth 168 km
5.2103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga29 km / 18 midepth 10 km
4.885 km W of Hihifo, Tonga8 km / 5 midepth 10 km

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