Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 232 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 232 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga at Sep 5, 2025, 01:27 UTC, at a depth of 37 km. The epicentre was 252 km (157 mi) S of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 5, 2025, 01:27 UTC |
| Depth | 36.8 km |
| Coordinates | -23.391, -175.446 |
| 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 | 144 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | south of Tonga | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 237 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 251 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | south of Tonga | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 244 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 271 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 255 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 179 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 248 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 267 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 273 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 255 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.9 | 169 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | south of the Fiji Islands | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 200 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 234 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 298 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 206 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.