Earthquake TONGA (5.1 mb) (2025-04-29 19:16:30 UTC)

1745954190

-20.8508, -173.8528

10.00 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on TONGA, at 2025-04-29 19:16:30 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

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.

Earthquake TONGA (5.1 mb) (2025-04-29 19:16:30 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.1

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250429_0000275

Nearest Places

Telekitonga Island / 86.74 km
Telekiha‘apai / 89.27 km
Nukutavake / 89.92 km
‘Otu Tolu Group / 90.1 km
Telekivava‘u Island / 91.64 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.8

43 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska
Time: 1746497273
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

4 km ESE of Placentia, CA
Time: 1746496905
Depth: 6.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.6

39 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas
Time: 1746496759
Depth: 6.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1746496753
Depth: 1.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.0

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1746496569
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.1

126 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga
Time: 1745954190
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.1

TONGA
Time: 1745354255
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.1

121 km SE of Pangai, Tonga
Time: 1745354255
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.9

122 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga
Time: 1745333375
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.9

TONGA
Time: 1745333375
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)