M5.70 Earthquake – 180 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga

23 September 2026, 14:41 UTC · 11 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.70 earthquake struck 180 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga on 23 September 2026, 14:41 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.70 (mww)
Location
180 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga
Date & time
23 September 2026, 14:41 UTC
Coordinates
-14.9369, -175.1114
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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