Earthquake TONGA (5.6 mw) (2025-02-20 10:31:20 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on TONGA, at 2025-02-20 10:31:20 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw 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 (mw)
5.6
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250220_0000095
Nearest Places
- Curaçoa Reef / 25.78 km
- Tafahi Island / 49.99 km
- Niuatoputapu Group / 55.51 km
- Mui Fonua / 58.14 km
- Hakautu’utu’u Island / 58.8 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.5
4 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.9
35 km SSE of Midland, Texas
Time:
Depth: 8.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.4
NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 133.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 133.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 17.70 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.70 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.0
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time:
Depth: 104.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 104.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.5
90 km N of Hihifo, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 98.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 98.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.6
59 km N of Hihifo, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 103.47 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 103.47 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.4
99 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 182.90 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 182.90 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)