M5.00 Earthquake – south of Tonga

2 August 2026, 15:35 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck south of Tonga on 2 August 2026, 15:35 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
south of Tonga
Date & time
2 August 2026, 15:35 UTC
Coordinates
-25.0444, -175.1322
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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