Earthquake report · M 5.2

M5.2 earthquake 104 km from Nuku‘alofa, Tonga

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 20:13 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 19, 2026, 8:32 AM (GMT+13) 71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, 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 · -21.54°, -174.30° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 19, 2026, 8:32 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 19:32
Coordinates: -21.541, -174.296

Updates

M 5.2 - 71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, TongaOct 18, 2026, 20:13 UTC

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