Seismic activity on Oct. 15: Earthquake near Hihifo, Tonga recorded – magnitude 5.2

Published Oct 15, 2026

NIUATOPUTAPU, Niuas — A 5.2 magnitude quake hit close to Hihifo on Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor jolted the area at 13:29 UTC (01:29 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 107 km north-northeast of Hihifo and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s tremor

There was another quake of magnitude 4.5 centered near Hihifo on Oct. 9.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey