Latest earthquakes near Niue today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Niue, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Niue? If an earthquake is happening right now near Niue, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Niue Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Niue. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Niue and elsewhere.
Oct 1, 2024 09:05AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M6.6 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean 308km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga).
Niue Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Niue in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Niue roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Niue in 2019. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Niue that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Niue in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Niue during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 150 | 78.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 20.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Niue
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Niue occurred on Nov 10, 2022 23:48 local time (Pacific/Niue timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) west of Alofi, at a depth of 37 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Niue in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1919 19:57, 278 kilometers (173 mi) west of Alofi. It is the strongest earthquake near Niue in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Niue in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Niue.
Earthquakes by region of Niue
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Niue.
When was the last earthquake in Niue?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Niue on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 22:20 local time (Pacific/Niue). The center of this earthquake was located 382km west-southwest of Alofi at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Niue in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Niue?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Niue on the evening of April 29, 1919 at 19:57 local time (Pacific/Niue). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west-northwest of Alofi at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Niue since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Niue?
In the past 10 years, 191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niue. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
