19 Jan 2026, 06:42 UTC · Jan 19, 1:42 AM ET

M5.1 earthquake 47 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 47 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga at Jan 19, 1:42 AM ET, 107 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

M4.8 85 km W of Hihifo, TongaM4.8 97 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.8 87 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 45 km E of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 19 km NW of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 111 km S of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 35 km E of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 78 km W of Hihifo, 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, TongaM6.0 7 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.1 mww
Time19 Jan 2026, 06:42 UTC
Location-16.365°, -173.930° – 47 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga
Depth107.2 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000rqit
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 47 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 5.1 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 107 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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