5.1
Earthquake Details: south of Tonga
Aug 21, 2026, 08:12:33
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred near south of Tonga on Aug 21, 2026 at 08:12:33. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance400
Latitude-24.8208
Longitude-175.2565
Event IDus6000tmei
Magnitude5.1
Updated:Aug 29, 2026, 09:07:50 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 21, 2026, 08:12:33
- UTC
- Aug 21, 2026, 08:12:33 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 29, 2026, 09:07 UTC.
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