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M5.2 Earthquake
◍ 71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga · · updated 10/18/2026, 8:13:00 PM
Severity score
60/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.2
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.2 recorded10/18/2026, 7:32:28 PM71 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 10/18/2026, 8:13:00 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.