Moderate earthquake
M5.3 Earthquake — 26 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga
2026-09-08 11:51 UTC · -18.47°, -174.16°
A magnitude 5.3 (moderate) earthquake struck 26 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga on 2026-09-08 11:51 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M5.3
Magnitude
10 km
Depth
1.3K t
TNT equivalent
~1.3K km
Felt radius (est.)
2
Felt reports
Source: USGS event page. Energy and felt-radius figures are standard seismological estimates, not official assessments.