26 May 2026, 19:25 UTC · May 26, 3:25 PM ET

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.

M4.6 93 km NNW of Neiafu, TongaM4.6 136 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.7 64 km SSW of Hihifo, TongaM4.7 114 km NW of Neiafu, TongaM4.8 167 km SW of Hihifo, TongaM4.8 123 km NNE of Neiafu, TongaM4.8 97 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.8 87 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.9 111 km S of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 153 km N of Neiafu, TongaM5.2 109 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.3 152 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.6 156 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.0 mb
Time26 May 2026, 19:25 UTC
Location-17.285°, -174.211° – 153 km N of Neiafu, Tonga
Depth118.7 km
Felt reports1
USGS eventus7000snpf
Within 100 km

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FAQ

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.

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