Earthquake TONGA (5.3 mb) (2025-01-02 01:11:12 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on TONGA, at 2025-01-02 01:11:12 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in TONGA
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250102_0000009
Nearest Places
- Lokupo Beach / 61.18 km
- Pangutave Beach / 61.59 km
- Eua National Park / 61.62 km
- Fianana Beach / 61.73 km
- Fantagave Beach / 61.81 km
Comment
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Depth: 37.93 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 37.93 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 324.05 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 324.05 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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TONGA
Time:
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.3
TONGA
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)