M5.0 earthquake 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga at May 26, 3:25 PM ET, 119 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 1 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
| Time | 26 May 2026, 19:25 UTC |
| Location | -17.285°, -174.211° – 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga |
| Depth | 118.7 km |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| USGS event | us7000snpf |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 156 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga · PAGER green | Jul 1, 5:13 PM 107 d ago | 259 km | 1 report |
| 5.3 | 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga | Sep 17, 12:06 AM 30 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 5.2 | 109 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga | May 10, 12:41 PM 159 d ago | 35 km | – |
| 4.9 | 111 km S of Hihifo, Tonga | Apr 2, 10:50 PM 197 d ago | 66 km | 1 report |
| 4.8 | 167 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga | Jun 20, 12:59 PM 118 d ago | 281 km | – |
| 4.8 | 123 km NNE of Neiafu, Tonga | May 9, 7:11 PM 160 d ago | 35 km | – |
| 4.8 | 97 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga | Dec 31, 9:29 AM 289 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.8 | 87 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga | Sep 26, 7:51 AM 385 d ago | 38 km | – |
| 4.7 | 64 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga | Jul 26, 9:05 PM 82 d ago | 72 km | – |
| 4.7 | 114 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga | Nov 30, 9:54 PM 320 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.6 | 93 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga | Jul 6, 4:07 AM 103 d ago | 116 km | – |
| 4.6 | 136 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga | Feb 24, 12:14 AM 235 d ago | 20 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga earthquake?
Magnitude 5.0 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 119 km.
Was it felt?
1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.0.
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.