5.9
13 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
2026-03-08 09:28:26 UTC (2026-03-08)
green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
5.9 mww
Depth
134.0 km
Intermediate
Location
-16.0113°N
-173.9045°E
-173.9045°E
Felt Reports
8
DYFI responses
Intensity (MMI)
4.1
Moderate
Community Intensity
3.4
CDI from reports
Technical Information
Event ID
us7000s2yl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
538
Stations Used
113
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
2.928°
RMS Residual
0.86 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-31 07:30:32 UTC
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.
Intermediate depth (134.0 km): Intermediate-depth earthquake.
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