Earthquake 285 km WSW of Houma, Tonga (5.9 mww) (2025-06-06 19:28:31 UTC)
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 285 km WSW of Houma, Tonga, at 2025-06-06 19:28:31 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 285 km WSW of Houma, 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 (mww)
5.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000qiig
Nearest Places
- Lau Ridge / 134.78 km
- Tuvana-i-Ra / 146.73 km
- Tuvana--i-colo Island / 147.74 km
- Namoi Well / 147.8 km
- Matavuralevu / 148.13 km
Comment
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 18.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
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Depth: 6.00 km
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Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
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Depth: 5.00 km
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 372.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)