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M5.0 earthquake - 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga

Name: M5.0 earthquake - 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga
Start: 2026-05-26T19:25:11.64+00:00
Location: 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga

143 d ago · 26 May 2026, 19:25 UTC 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga on 26 May 2026, 19:25 UTC at a depth of 119 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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