| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.712, -175.307 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-21 08:12:34.179 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 21, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of Tonga on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 08:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu, about 977.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.307 and latitude -24.712.
| Location | south of Tonga |
| Country | south of Tonga |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-21
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