Earthquake 227 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga (5.0 mb) (2025-09-05 01:27:41 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 227 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga, at 2025-09-05 01:27:41 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 227 km SSW 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 (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qtzu
Nearest Places
- Horizon Deep / 76.96 km
- Pelorus Reef / 115.38 km
- Pelorus Reef / 115.38 km
- ‘Ata / 133.96 km
- Kalau / 214.95 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.5
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Depth: 88.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 88.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.2
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 12.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 12.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
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Depth: 10.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)