Earthquake M5.2 – 139 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
Origin Time (UTC)
11:09:45 12.07.26
Magnitude
5.2 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
22.603500°S 174.917000°W
Energy Release
951.50 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 139 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga on July 12, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 951.50 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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