29 Jul 2026, 00:47 UTC · Jul 28, 8:47 PM ET · PAGER green

M5.4 earthquake 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga at Jul 28, 8:47 PM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

M4.4 156 km NNE of Neiafu, TongaM4.5 77 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM4.5 182 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM4.6 136 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.6 164 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM4.8 123 km NNE of Neiafu, TongaM4.9 208 km ENE of Neiafu, TongaM5.0 140 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM5.0 225 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM5.1 222 km ENE of Neiafu, TongaM5.3 152 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.3 209 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM5.4 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.4 mww
Time29 Jul 2026, 00:47 UTC
Location-17.805°, -173.003° – 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)3.2
PAGER alertgreen
USGS eventus6000tgje
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 5.4 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 3.2 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

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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