Earthquake TONGA (6.4 mw) (2025-05-14 04:15:38 UTC)
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck on TONGA, at 2025-05-14 04:15:38 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
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.4
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250514_0000035
Nearest Places
- Home Reef / 62.51 km
- Metis Shoal / 67.61 km
- Late / 67.7 km
- Bicentenary Seamount / 78.02 km
- Tofua Trough / 101.38 km
Comment
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Depth: 6.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 6.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 243.07 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 243.07 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Time:
Depth: 202.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 202.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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TONGA
Time:
Depth: 193.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 193.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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TONGA
Time:
Depth: 218.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 218.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)