M5.3
Depth:
164.0 km
M5.3 Earthquake near Tongatapu (Tonga)
About this earthquake
On February 22, 2026 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Tongatapu (Tonga). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by ISC.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
164 km
164 km — deeper than the regional average (86.9 km)
Regional average: 86.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nuku'alofa163.8 kmNE22'400
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Volcanoes nearby
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Tofua Arc at 21.3°S
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Tofua Arc at 21.1°S
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Tofua Arc at 20.9°S
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Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
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Fonuafo'ou
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Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥448
Earlier events M≥518
Compared since2025-01-13
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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