Earthquake 137 km W of Neiafu, Tonga (6.4 mww) (2025-05-14 04:15:38 UTC)
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 137 km W of Neiafu, Tonga, at 2025-05-14 04:15:38 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 137 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mww)
6.4
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pz41
Nearest Places
- Home Reef / 62.51 km
- Metis Shoal / 67.61 km
- Late / 67.7 km
- Bicentenary Seamount / 78.02 km
- Tofua Trough / 101.38 km
Comment
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 6.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 21.48 km
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Time:
Depth: 21.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 202.40 km
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Depth: 193.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 193.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 218.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 218.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)