Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 183 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Sep 24, 2026, 14:47 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Sep 1, 2026, 11:34 PM (GMT+13) 112 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga at a depth of 159 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -19.50°, -175.37° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 159
Local time: Sep 1, 2026, 11:34 PM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-09-01 10:34
Coordinates: -19.502, -175.371

Updates

M 5.0 - 112 km WNW of Pangai, TongaSep 24, 2026, 14:47 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:01 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.