Earthquake 250 km NW of Houma, Tonga (4.8 mb) (2024-11-21 15:18:43 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 250 km NW of Houma, Tonga, at 2024-11-21 15:18:43 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 250 km NW of Houma, 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)
4.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000p6s1
Nearest Places
- Lau Basin / 56.05 km
- Three Sisters / 141.81 km
- Vatoa Island / 142.77 km
- Vatoa District School / 143.64 km
- Vatoa / 143.79 km
Comment
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Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
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Depth: 2.22 km
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Depth: 2.22 km
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2.1
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
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Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.9
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Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 607.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 607.80 km
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Depth: 380.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 380.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
FIJI REGION
Time:
Depth: 337.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 337.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)