Earthquake M5.3 – 17 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga
Origin Time (UTC)
21:58:51 22.07.26
Magnitude
5.3 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
15.832200°S 173.902800°W
Energy Release
1.34 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
71.25 KM
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 17 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga on July 22, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 1.34 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 71.25 km below the surface.
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5.1
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16.5628°S 173.9167°W |
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MAP
EVENT
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MAP
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MAP
EVENT
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15.3141°S 173.2930°W |
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EVENT
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