Earthquake 296 km SW of Houma, Tonga (4.5 mb) (2025-07-13 22:38:17 UTC)
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 296 km SW of Houma, Tonga, at 2025-07-13 22:38:17 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 296 km SW of Houma, 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)
4.5
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qchc
Nearest Places
- Pelorus Reef / 77.82 km
- Pelorus Reef / 77.82 km
- ‘Ata / 137.53 km
- North Minerva Reef / 198.01 km
- Minerva Reefs / 209.62 km
Comment
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Depth: 14.76 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.76 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.5
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Time:
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
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Time:
Depth: 14.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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177 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia
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Depth: 80.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 80.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 181.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 181.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)