5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near ‘Ohonua, Tonga on Oct. 18

Published Oct 18, 2026

‘EUA PROPE, ‘Eua — A 5.2 magnitude quake shook close to ‘Ohonua on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 19:32 UTC (07:32 local time), with its epicenter roughly 71 km east-southeast of ‘Ohonua and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey