Latest earthquakes near Niue today

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List of latest earthquakes near Niue.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 6, 2024 18:51
(Niue)
M 5.3 341 km W
from Alofi
Oct 4, 2024 23:42
(Niue)
M 4.9 277 km W
from Alofi
Oct 1, 2024 09:05
(Niue)
M 6.6 320 km W
from Alofi
Sep 19, 2024 23:51
(Niue)
M 5.2 312 km WNW
from Alofi
Jul 28, 2024 23:44
(Niue)
M 4.6 299 km WNW
from Alofi
Jul 15, 2024 07:22
(Niue)
M 5.3 400 km NW
from Alofi
Jun 21, 2024 13:34
(Niue)
M 5.2 352 km WNW
from Alofi
Jun 17, 2024 03:05
(Niue)
M 5.5 349 km W
from Alofi
Jun 17, 2024 03:05
(Niue)
M 5.6 300 km W
from Alofi
Jun 16, 2024 05:19
(Niue)
M 4.6 294 km W
from Alofi
Jun 14, 2024 18:06
(Niue)
M 4.3 298 km W
from Alofi
Jun 12, 2024 17:13
(Niue)
M 5.0 300 km W
from Alofi
Jun 11, 2024 04:28
(Niue)
M 5.2 314 km W
from Alofi
Jun 3, 2024 07:52
(Niue)
M 5.1 346 km WNW
from Alofi
May 22, 2024 04:44
(Niue)
M 5.1 296 km NW
from Alofi
Apr 29, 2024 20:28
(Niue)
M 5.1 391 km WSW
from Alofi
Apr 13, 2024 07:17
(Niue)
M 4.4 287 km NW
from Alofi
Mar 9, 2024 20:41
(Niue)
M 5.0 298 km W
from Alofi
Mar 6, 2024 04:27
(Niue)
M 5.0 331 km NW
from Alofi
Mar 4, 2024 02:01
(Niue)
M 5.0 295 km WNW
from Alofi
Feb 14, 2024 14:20
(Niue)
M 5.1 289 km WNW
from Alofi
Feb 12, 2024 17:24
(Niue)
M 4.5 294 km WNW
from Alofi
Jan 27, 2024 05:13
(Niue)
M 5.4 335 km WNW
from Alofi
Jan 7, 2024 10:41
(Niue)
M 5.1 400 km WSW
from Alofi
Jan 7, 2024 10:41
(Niue)
M 5.3 360 km WSW
from Alofi

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Niue

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.

Niue Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
18 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.3
Oct 6, 2024 18:51

Average

A total of 180 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 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Niue roughly every 20 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Niue with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Niue (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 139 77.22%
Mag. 5 40 22.22%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 1 0.56%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Niue

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Nov 10, 2022 23:48.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Apr 29, 1919 19:57.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Niue.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 10, 2022 23:48
(Niue)
M 7.3 236 km W
from Alofi
Oct 20, 2020 13:22
(Niue)
M 5.9 255 km W
from Alofi
Sep 13, 2022 18:08
(Niue)
M 5.8 285 km NNE
from Alofi
Jun 17, 2024 03:05
(Niue)
M 5.6 300 km W
from Alofi
Nov 14, 2017 07:44
(Niue)
M 5.6 198 km W
from Alofi
Nov 14, 2017 07:44
(Niue)
M 5.5 175 km WNW
from Alofi
Sep 19, 2019 22:13
(Niue)
M 5.4 285 km WNW
from Alofi
Oct 18, 2019 21:40
(Niue)
M 5.4 245 km WNW
from Alofi
Oct 19, 2019 00:53
(Niue)
M 5.3 272 km W
from Alofi
Feb 13, 2016 20:10
(Niue)
M 5.3 276 km NW
from Alofi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Niue on the evening of October 6, 2024 at 18:51 local time (Pacific/Niue). The center of this earthquake was located 341km west 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, 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niue. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.