Earthquake report · M 5.5

M5.5 earthquake 268 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 13, 2026, 04:44 UTC

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 5:38 PM (GMT+13) 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga at a depth of 195 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -18.72°, -175.15° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.5
Depth (km): 195
Local time: Oct 12, 2026, 5:38 PM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 04:38
Coordinates: -18.723, -175.145

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M 5.5 - 122 km W of Neiafu, TongaOct 13, 2026, 04:44 UTC

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