Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 51 km N of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 51 km N of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga at Oct 5, 2025, 22:18 UTC, at a depth of 98 km. The epicentre was 52 km (32 mi) N of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2025, 22:18 UTC |
| Depth | 97.8 km |
| Coordinates | -20.671, -175.180 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 5.0 | 47 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.5 | 83 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 112 km | |
| 5.0 | 65 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.5 | 88 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 4.1 | 105 km NW of Houma, Tonga | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 206 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 78 km | |
| 4.5 | 50 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 160 km | |
| 4.7 | 128 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 186 km | |
| 4.9 | 75 km NNW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 173 km | |
| 4.4 | 89 km NNW of Houma, Tonga | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 239 km | |
| 4.6 | 94 km ENE of Kolonga, Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.