17 Sept 2026, 04:06 UTC · Sep 17, 12:06 AM ET

M5.3 earthquake 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga at Sep 17, 12:06 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

M4.6 136 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM4.6 130 km SSW 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, TongaM4.9 118 km SE of Hihifo, TongaM5.0 153 km N of Neiafu, TongaM5.0 140 km NE of Neiafu, TongaM5.2 109 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.2 64 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.3 152 km SSE of Hihifo, TongaM5.4 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.3 mb
Time17 Sept 2026, 04:06 UTC
Location-17.294°, -173.478° – 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000thz3
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 152 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?

Magnitude 5.3 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 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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