Earthquake 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga (4.9 mb) (2025-04-18 14:26:55 UTC)

1744986415

-16.0179, -174.7583

292.51 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga, at 2025-04-18 14:26:55 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 103 km W 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 103 km W of Hihifo, Tonga (4.9 mb) (2025-04-18 14:26:55 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q70z

Nearest Places

Tongamama‘o / 101.38 km
Niuafo'ou / 101.62 km
Petani / 101.76 km
Mu‘a / 101.92 km
Hunganga Island / 102.33 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.6

78 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska
Time: 1745064988
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

63 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska
Time: 1745064410
Depth: 102.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

South of Sumbawa, Indonesia
Time: 1745064262
Depth: 11.15 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

AZERBAIJAN
Time: 1745064043
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

CENTRAL PERU
Time: 1745063775
Depth: 115.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.9

TONGA
Time: 1744986415
Depth: 292.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.7

93 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Time: 1743753666
Depth: 191.98 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.6

105 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Time: 1743753664
Depth: 180.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.7

TONGA
Time: 1743753651
Depth: 192.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

99 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Time: 1729110108
Depth: 182.90 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)