Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake 231 km from Apia, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 28, 2026, 00:35 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 27, 2026, 10:07 PM (GMT+13) 95 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 · -15.17°, -173.41° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 27, 2026, 10:07 PM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-27 09:07
Coordinates: -15.174, -173.409

Updates

M 5.0 - 95 km NNE of Hihifo, TongaOct 28, 2026, 00:35 UTC
M 5.0 - 95 km NNE of Hihifo, TongaOct 27, 2026, 09:27 UTC

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Apia · 231 km

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