M5.30 Earthquake – 155 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
17 September 2026, 04:06 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck 155 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga on 17 September 2026, 04:06 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.30 (mb)
- Location
- 155 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
- Date & time
- 17 September 2026, 04:06 UTC
- Coordinates
- -17.3232, -173.4476
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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