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Quake strikes near Tonga
The 5.8-magnitude tremor hit northeast of 'Eua just before 10am at a depth of 12km according to the US Geological Survey.
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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake – South Pacific Ocean, 110 km east of 'Eua Island, Eua, Tonga, on Sunday, Feb 1, 2026, at 11:49 pm (GMT +13)
A strong magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 103 km (64 mi) from Tonga late in the evening of Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 at 11.49 pm local time (GMT +13). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so).
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Earthquake reported in Vavaʻu; Town Officer says 'not big' – Kaniva Tonga News
A magnitude‑4.7 earthquake struck near Vava’u early this morning, but authorities say it poses no tsunami threat to Tonga.
The Tonga Meteorological Service issued a Tsunami No‑Threat Advisory after the quake, which occurred at 1:43 am local time on 28 January 2026.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 98 kilometres, with its epicentre located 62km north‑northwest of Neiafu, Vava’u.
After assessing data from the United States Geological Survey, the National Tsunami Warning Centre confirmed that the quake was unlikely to generate a tsunami.
The National Emergency Operation Centre has not been activated, and officials say normal monitoring continues.
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