M5.4 earthquake — 145 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga
A moderate magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred 145 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga on Jul 29, 2026 at 00:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.877, -172.875 |
| Time | Jul 29, 00:47 UTC |
| Location | 145 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgje |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 134 km | Aug 11, 18:45 UTC | 118 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga |
| M4.9 | 254 km | Aug 10, 01:20 UTC | 88 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga |
| M4.4 | 259 km | Aug 7, 13:09 UTC | 27 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.