Update: Earthquake hits region near Hihifo, Tonga on Sept. 20 – 5.0 magnitude recorded

Published Oct 1, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Hihifo on Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 05:07 UTC (17:07 local time), a tremor jolted the area at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 78 km west of Hihifo.

Did you feel it?

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

Last week’s quake

Prior to this quake, one more magnitude 4.9 earthquake was registered nearby, also close to Hihifo.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey