Earthquake SOUTH OF TONGA (5.2 mb) (2025-12-09 20:31:20 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH OF TONGA, at 2025-12-09 20:31:20 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 SOUTH OF 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 (mb)
5.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251209_0000325
Nearest Places
- Rakahore Seamount / 141.69 km
- Hinepuia Seamounts / 144.55 km
- Osbourn Seamount / 154.95 km
- Monowai Seamount / 171.61 km
- Pūtoto Seamount / 193.76 km
Comment
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Depth: 2.40 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)