M5.50 Earthquake – 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
12 October 2026, 04:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.50 earthquake struck 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga on 12 October 2026, 04:38 UTC, at a depth of 195.2 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.50 (mww)
- Location
- 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
- Date & time
- 12 October 2026, 04:38 UTC
- Coordinates
- -18.7230, -175.1452
- Depth
- 195.21 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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