M5.4 earthquake: Pangai, Tonga
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Pangai, Tonga on September 30, 2026. It was recorded at 01:40 AM GMT+13 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.4
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:40:35 PM
September 29, 2026
Local time
01:40 AM
September 30, 2026 · GMT+13
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 129 km from Nuku'alofa.
- Nuku'alofa · 129 km NE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 972 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.0 earthquake on May 3, 2006.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 30, 2026 earthquake near Pangai, Tonga?
The earthquake occurred near Pangai, Tonga at 20.677° S, 174.081° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Nuku'alofa, about 129 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Pangai, Tonga?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.4 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Pangai, Tonga?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.