Earthquake 135 km E of Neiafu, Tonga (5.0 mb) (2025-04-16 07:30:18 UTC)

1744788618

-18.7259, -172.6999

35.60 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 135 km E of Neiafu, Tonga, at 2025-04-16 07:30:18 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 135 km E of Neiafu, 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 135 km E of Neiafu, Tonga (5.0 mb) (2025-04-16 07:30:18 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.0

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q6e3

Nearest Places

Capricorn Tablemount / 55 km
Capricorn Tablemount / 55 km
Nukumalolo / 126.83 km
’Ene’io Beach / 127.83 km
Uatoloa / 128.78 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.0

4 km N of Fontana, CA
Time: 1744807775
Depth: 6.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5.6

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Time: 1744807261
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.6

SOUTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time: 1744807261
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

15 km E of Coso Junction, CA
Time: 1744807170
Depth: 0.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.9

15 km E of Coso Junction, CA
Time: 1744807127
Depth: 1.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

TONGA REGION
Time: 1744788618
Depth: 35.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.3

175 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga
Time: 1742772982
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.3

TONGA REGION
Time: 1742772982
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.7

TONGA REGION
Time: 1729298224
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

74 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga
Time: 1729119072
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)