M6.4 Earthquake near 137 km W of Neiafu, Tonga
About this earthquake
On May 14, 2025 at 04:15 UTC, a magnitude M6.4 earthquake occurred near 137 km W of Neiafu, Tonga. At around 243 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Home Reef
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Lateiki
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Late
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Tofua Arc at 18.3°S
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Kao
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Tofua
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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Historical context nearby
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