| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.323, -173.448 |
| UTC time | 2026-09-17 04:06:53.528 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tonga on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 04:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Apia (Tonga - TO), about 428.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -173.448 and latitude -17.323.
| Location | 155 km SSE of Hihifo |
| Country | Tonga (TO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-09-17
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