Earthquake TONGA (5.4 m) (2025-04-12 03:16:39 UTC)
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on TONGA, at 2025-04-12 03:16:39 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m 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 (m)
5.4
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250412_0000044
Nearest Places
- Durham Shoal / 59.77 km
- Namolimu Point / 73.97 km
- Toma Beach / 74.84 km
- Niuatoputapu Airport / 74.94 km
- Matavai / 75.56 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.7
8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.5
8 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
8 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
3 km SSW of Julian, CA
Time:
Depth: 12.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
5 km W of Ocotillo, CA
Time:
Depth: 6.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.8
52 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 65.12 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 65.12 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.8
TONGA
Time:
Depth: 65.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 65.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.9
TONGA
Time:
Depth: 48.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 48.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.9
88 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 48.80 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 48.80 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.8
TONGA
Time:
Depth: 36.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 36.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)