Earthquake 273 km W of Houma, Tonga (4.5 mb) (2025-05-10 01:06:15 UTC)

1746839175

-20.7750, -177.8970

494.98 KM

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 273 km W of Houma, Tonga, at 2025-05-10 01:06:15 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 273 km W of Houma, 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 273 km W of Houma, Tonga (4.5 mb) (2025-05-10 01:06:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pyct

Nearest Places

Lau Ridge / 67.46 km
Ono Levu / 82.66 km
Veivatuvatu / 83.4 km
Vatulacalaca / 83.42 km
Cakau-i-cake Reef / 83.59 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.0

7 km SE of Valle Vista, CA
Time: 1746849706
Depth: 18.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

6 km ESE of Valle Vista, CA
Time: 1746849655
Depth: 16.76 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

10 km NNW of Willow, Alaska
Time: 1746849515
Depth: 34.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.3

Java, Indonesia
Time: 1746849488
Depth: 47.46 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.3

JAVA, INDONESIA
Time: 1746849488
Depth: 47.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

FIJI REGION
Time: 1746839175
Depth: 495.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

Fiji region
Time: 1746837574
Depth: 616.47 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.9

FIJI REGION
Time: 1746837574
Depth: 616.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

FIJI REGION
Time: 1746657296
Depth: 568.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

FIJI REGION
Time: 1744166547
Depth: 563.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)