Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake 244 km from Apia, Tonga

USGS · updated Nov 8, 2026, 00:35 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Nov 8, 2026, 12:27 PM (GMT+13) 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -15.68°, -172.98° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Nov 8, 2026, 12:27 PM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-11-07 23:27
Coordinates: -15.684, -172.985

Updates

M 5.1 - 91 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaNov 8, 2026, 00:35 UTC
M 5.1 - 91 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaNov 7, 2026, 23:44 UTC

Nearby cities

Apia · 244 km
Pago Pago · 291 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 8, 2026, 00:37 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.