26 Jan 2026, 03:31 UTC · Jan 25, 10:31 PM ET · PAGER green

M5.4 earthquake 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Jan 25, 10:31 PM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 1 people reported feeling it.

M4.4 77 km E of ‘Ohonua, TongaM4.5 29 km SE of ‘Ohonua, TongaM4.7 123 km S of ‘Ohonua, TongaM4.7 59 km SSW of Houma, TongaM4.9 99 km SSW of Houma, TongaM5.0 71 km E of ‘Ohonua, TongaM5.0 152 km S of ‘Ohonua, TongaM5.0 130 km S of ‘Ohonua, TongaM5.1 68 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, TongaM5.1 59 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, TongaM5.3 122 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, TongaM5.4 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, TongaM5.5 53 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.4 mww
Time26 Jan 2026, 03:31 UTC
Location-21.879°, -174.931° – 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports1
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)4.1
PAGER alertgreen
USGS eventus7000rs1z
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 59 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 5.4 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.1 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.2.

Were there aftershocks?

4 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M5.5.

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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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