10 May 2026, 16:41 UTC · May 10, 12:41 PM ET

M5.2 earthquake 109 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 109 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga at May 10, 12:41 PM ET, 35 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

M4.8 123 km NNE of Neiafu, TongaM4.8 97 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.8 87 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 45 km E of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 111 km S of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 118 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 35 km E of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 153 km N of Neiafu, TongaM5.0 92 km ESE of Hihifo, TongaM5.1 47 km SSW of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 109 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 64 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.3 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.2 mb
Time10 May 2026, 16:41 UTC
Location-16.895°, -173.492° – 109 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
Depth35.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000swr8
Within 100 km

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4.897 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaDec 31, 9:29 AM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 109 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 5.2 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 35 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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