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M5.0 Earthquake — 95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Event time: Last updated: 3 days ago Tonga
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake 95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 10.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM5.0
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates-15.1739, -173.4094
Region95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Felt Reports1
Tsunami Flag0

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Earthquake data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey

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Also reported by: EMSC

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Source updated 5 days ago (Oct 28, 2026 00:35 UTC) · we last heard from US Geological Survey 4 seconds ago

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What USGS has published since this earthquake

Reports of the shaking

USGS received 1 "Did You Feel It?" report; the strongest shaking reported was intensity II (weak).

From the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS event page has the maps and everything USGS has published for this earthquake.

Official authorities in Tonga

If you are there, these are the bodies whose instructions apply. This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.

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General safety information

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