Earthquake 125 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga (4.7 mb) (2025-05-17 20:56:19 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 125 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga, at 2025-05-17 20:56:19 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 125 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.7
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pzw8
Nearest Places
- Fonualei / 48.51 km
- Toku Island / 68.24 km
- Houmafakalele / 117.31 km
- Matakiniua / 117.56 km
- Vaiutukakau Bay / 118.46 km
Comment
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Depth: 2.45 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 93.40 km
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Depth: 295.70 km
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Depth: 295.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.6
184 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga
Time:
Depth: 295.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 295.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.1
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Depth: 182.75 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 182.75 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)