M5.0 earthquake: ‘Ohonua, Tonga
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near ‘Ohonua, Tonga on October 5, 2026. It was recorded at 06:26 PM GMT+13 at a depth of 10 km.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:26:44 AM
October 5, 2026
Local time
06:26 PM
October 5, 2026 · GMT+13
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The epicenter was about 104 km from Nuku'alofa.
- Nuku'alofa · 104 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 10 km | ‘Ohonua, Tonga · 71 km ESE | 14 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 783 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.9 earthquake on October 19, 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 5, 2026 earthquake near ‘Ohonua, Tonga?
The earthquake occurred near ‘Ohonua, Tonga at 21.421° S, 174.268° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Nuku'alofa, about 104 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near ‘Ohonua, Tonga?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (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 ‘Ohonua, Tonga?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.