Earthquake 65 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga (5.5 mww) (2025-07-06 20:31:43 UTC)
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 65 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga, at 2025-07-06 20:31:43 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 65 km NE of ‘Ohonua, 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)
5.5
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qb20
Nearest Places
- Polynesia / 55.41 km
- ‘Eua Iki Island / 57.54 km
- Tonga Ridge / 58.19 km
- Fianana Beach / 58.49 km
- Pangutave Beach / 58.57 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.2
3 km ESE of Lake Henshaw, CA
Time:
Depth: 12.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
15 km ENE of Indio, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 13.37 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.37 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.4
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 12.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
Flores Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 22.87 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 22.87 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.5
TONGA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)