M5.00 Earthquake – 95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

27 October 2026, 09:07 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck 95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga on 27 October 2026, 09:07 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Date & time
27 October 2026, 09:07 UTC
Coordinates
-15.1739, -173.4094
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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