A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck south of Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, at 9.03am local time on April 14, 2025, according to an advisory issued by the Tonga Meteorological Service.
The quake, centered at a depth of 256 kilometers, was recorded at coordinates 25.8° South and 178.0° West.
Authorities confirmed that the seismic event poses no tsunami threat to Tonga.
The National Tsunami Warning Centre stated, “Based on preliminary earthquake information, a tsunami wave is unlikely to affect Tonga.”
The advisory emphasized that only warnings issued by the Tonga Meteorological Service represent the official status for the region.
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) remains inactive, with normal contact procedures in place for general inquiries.
The provisional magnitude of the quake may be adjusted as additional seismic data becomes available.
This marks the final update unless significant changes occur.
The Tonga Meteorological Service urges residents to rely on official channels for further information.
This follows a 7.1 magnitude quake that struck the archipelago last week, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
This morning’s earthquake has been reported on Facebook.
“Is it an earthquake?” a commenter asked on Facebook. A responder agreed, saying it was.
“Oh an earthquake”, another commenter said.
