A significant seismic event measuring 6.1 magnitude was recorded near the Tonga Islands region in the South Pacific Ocean. The rupture occurred on January 31, 2026, at 20:59:30 UTC.
Monitoring stations pinpointed the epicenter at coordinates 18.50° South latitude and 174.00° West longitude. This measurement places the focus of the tremor at a moderate focal depth of 35.0 kilometers, typical for tectonic activity along this segment of the Pacific plate boundary.
The earthquake occurred while local weather conditions were characterized by warm temperatures, recorded at 28.0°C, under a sky experiencing light rain.
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