Seismic activity on Jan. 26: Earthquake close to ‘Ohonua, Tonga recorded – magnitude 5.1

Published Jan 26, 2026

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.1 magnitude quake jolted near ‘Ohonua Monday morning.

The tremor shook at 13:02 UTC (01:02 local time), with its epicenter situated roughly 50 km southeast of ‘Ohonua and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Closeby area rattled by two quakes over the week

Last week, there were two tremors, greater than magnitude 2.5, centered in the region. Both were registered in the same area where the larger one was a 5.4 earthquake that struck prior to this quake. The other, of magnitude 5.2, hit on January 25.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey