A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded near 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga on Jul 29, 2026, 12:47:59 AM (2026-07-29T00:47:59.274Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -17.8048, -173.0033.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 437 km NNE of Nukuʻalofa, Tonga.
The epicentre was located at -17.8048 latitude and -173.0033 longitude near 139 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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