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M5.3 earthquake - 166 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

3903 d ago · 8 Feb 2016, 20:59 UTC 166 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 166 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga on 8 Feb 2016, 20:59 UTC at a depth of 36 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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