Earthquake 146 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga (4.9 mb) (2025-04-17 01:14:29 UTC)

1744852469

-17.1522, -173.2132

35.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 146 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga, at 2025-04-17 01:14:29 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 146 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 146 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga (4.9 mb) (2025-04-17 01:14:29 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q6n7

Nearest Places

Durham Shoal / 131.02 km
Namolimu Point / 142.08 km
Toma Beach / 142.55 km
Matavai / 143.7 km
Ve’elolo / 144.38 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.8

39 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Time: 1745124970
Depth: 109.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

45 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska
Time: 1745124691
Depth: 112.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.1

Philippine Islands Region
Time: 1745124660
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA
Time: 1745124639
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

South of Sumbawa, Indonesia
Time: 1745124639
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.9

TONGA
Time: 1744852469
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

52 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
Time: 1744433290
Depth: 65.12 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.8

TONGA
Time: 1744433290
Depth: 65.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.4

TONGA
Time: 1744427799
Depth: 95.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

TONGA
Time: 1743627962
Depth: 48.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)