M5.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near Tonga Islands region

UTC time: 2026-05-26 19:12:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near Tonga Islands region on May 26, 2026 at 19:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 19:12:31 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

isc

Coordinates

-17.50000, -172.20000

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Alofi296.3 kmSE624

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Volcanoes nearby

Fonualei

Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
Tafahi

Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 18.3°S

Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
Curacoa

Distance: 261 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
Late

Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
Niuatahi

Distance: 305 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'270 m ·Tonga

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.62026-05-26 19:12:33 UTC84.6 kmTonga Islands Region M5.32026-06-06 14:09:45 UTC8.3 kmTONGA REGION M4.72026-06-17 05:21:29 UTC37.6 km238 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.02026-06-17 05:21:31 UTC21.6 kmTonga Islands Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥427

Earlier events M≥515

Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-08-14 04:38:17 UTC78.0 km208 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga M5.62025-08-14 04:38:17 UTC110.5 kmTonga Islands Region M5.62025-08-14 04:38:14 UTC102.9 km156 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga M5.42025-08-23 15:49:54 UTC26.1 kmTonga Islands Region M5.22026-04-03 02:49:55 UTC146.4 kmTonga Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

585

Country (24h)

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