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M5.0 Depth: 53.1 km

M5.0 Earthquake near TONGA REGION

UTC time: 2026-07-06 14:43:45 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near TONGA REGION on Jul 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near TONGA REGION · 2026-07-06 14:43:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 14:43 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near TONGA REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
53.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 14:43:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.69100, -172.26600
Temperature
23.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.1 km
Shallow
53.1 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Tonga ↔ Pacific · about 19 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Alofi290.2 kmSE624

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Fonualei
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 188 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Tonga
  • Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Tonga
  • Tafahi
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 546 m ·Tonga
  • Curacoa
    Distance: 275 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Tonga
  • Late
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 540 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Tonga
  • Home Reef
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -10 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tonga

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.053.1 km0.0 km
GFZM5.053.0 km0.4 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#19
Earlier events M≥434
Earlier events M≥522
Compared since2025-01-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.72026-05-26 19:12:31 UTC22.4 kmTonga Islands region M5.72025-08-14 04:38:17 UTC59.4 km208 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga M5.62026-05-26 19:12:33 UTC75.7 kmTonga Islands Region M5.62025-08-14 04:38:17 UTC88.3 kmTonga Islands Region M5.62025-08-14 04:38:14 UTC80.6 km156 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
598
Country (24h)
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