Earthquake TONGA (4.9 mb) (2025-11-15 15:46:03 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on TONGA, at 2025-11-15 15:46:03 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
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251115_0000287
Nearest Places
- Haka Tapu/Duff Reef / 63.31 km
- Kolovai Beach / 67 km
- Ata Estate / 67.48 km
- Likualofa Beach Resort / 67.53 km
- ‘Ahome‘e Estate / 67.83 km
Comment
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Depth: 106.37 km
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Depth: 106.37 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.39 km
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2.3
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Depth: 14.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
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Depth: 7.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
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Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 228.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 228.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)