Earthquake M5.1 – 68 km S of Hihifo, Tonga
Origin Time (UTC)
01:05:37 27.07.26
Magnitude
5.1 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
16.562800°S 173.916700°W
Energy Release
673.61 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
80.47 KM
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 68 km S of Hihifo, Tonga on July 27, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 673.61 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 80.47 km below the surface.
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