Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 40 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 40 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga at Dec 11, 2025, 10:37 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. The epicentre was 152 km (94 mi) NE of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 11, 2025, 10:37 UTC |
| Depth | 17.3 km |
| Coordinates | -20.151, -174.195 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 40 km NNE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.4 | 76 km S of Pangai, Tonga | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 83 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 112 km | |
| 5.0 | 65 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.9 | 77 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 75 km SE of Pangai, Tonga | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 105 km E of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 93 km ESE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km WSW of Pangai, Tonga | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 78 km | |
| 4.6 | 37 km NE of Fangale’ounga, Tonga | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.8 | 99 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 12 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.