5.0

Earthquake Details: 95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Oct 27, 2026, 09:07:45

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
1
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 28, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred on Oct 27, 2026 at 09:07:45. Epicenter: 95 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga. Reported depth: 10 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 26, 2026, 21:07:45 GMT-12
UTC
Oct 27, 2026, 09:07:45 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Apia
231 km NE
Labasa
786 km W
Nasinu
919 km W
Suva
930 km W
Nearby earthquakes · 1
M5.8Tonga regionBefore

Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • GFZ / GEOFONmb 5.13

    geofon:gfz2026vazm

    Depth:
    10 km
    Status:
    Automatic
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 27, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
  • USGSM 5

    us7000ttfc

    Depth:
    10 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 28, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance385
Latitude-15.1739
Longitude-173.4094
Event IDus7000ttfc
Magnitude5.0
Updated:Oct 28, 2026, 00:35:50 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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SamoaTuamasagaApia (Nearest City)

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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: Oct 28, 2026, 00:35 UTC.

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