5.5
Earthquake Details: 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
Oct 12, 2026, 04:38:12
- Depth
- 195.21 km
- Felt reports
- 1
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 2026 at 04:38:12. Epicenter: 122 km W of Neiafu, Tonga. Reported depth: 195.21 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 11, 2026, 16:38:12 GMT-12
- UTC
- Oct 12, 2026, 04:38:12 UTC
195.21 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
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- USGSM 5.5
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- Depth:
- 195.21 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 13, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth195.21 km
Significance466
Latitude-18.7230
Longitude-175.1452
Event IDus6000u1pl
Magnitude5.5
Updated:Oct 13, 2026, 04:44:39 UTC
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