M 5.9 - 15 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
15 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
March 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM UTC
Seismic Data
About This Earthquake
This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.9 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 15 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 134.0 km below the surface.
8 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.
The earthquake occurred on March 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s2yl.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong was the 15 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake?
This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.
Where was the 15 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga earthquake felt?
The earthquake occurred at 15 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 134.0 km. A total of 8 people submitted felt reports.