Earthquake report · M 5.2

M5.2 earthquake 225 km from Apia, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 15, 2026, 15:08 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 2:29 AM (GMT+13) 107 km NNE 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 · -15.04°, -173.44° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 2:29 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 13:29
Coordinates: -15.043, -173.444

Updates

M 5.2 - 107 km NNE of Hihifo, TongaOct 15, 2026, 15:08 UTC

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Apia · 225 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.