M5.40 Earthquake – 245 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
8 July 2026, 12:18 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 245 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on 8 July 2026, 12:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mb)
- Location
- 245 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
- Date & time
- 8 July 2026, 12:18 UTC
- Coordinates
- -23.5549, -174.9716
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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