Earthquake 175 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga (5.3 mb) (2025-03-23 23:36:22 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 175 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga, at 2025-03-23 23:36:22 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 175 km ESE of Neiafu, 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 (mb)
5.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pm4g
Nearest Places
- Capricorn Tablemount / 46.81 km
- Capricorn Tablemount / 46.81 km
- Tonga Trench / 132.3 km
- Nukumalolo / 167.4 km
- ’Ene’io Beach / 168.26 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.5
6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
52 km W of Kalifornsky, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 56.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 56.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.9
TARAPACA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 42.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 42.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.8
9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.9
6 km NW of Happy Valley, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 33.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.3
TONGA REGION
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
TONGA REGION
Time:
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)