Latest earthquakes near Alofi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alofi, Niue, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alofi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alofi, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Alofi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alofi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alofi and elsewhere.
Apr 29, 2024 08:28PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 218km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga) on Tuesday Evening.
Alofi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alofi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Alofi roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alofi in 2019. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alofi 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 Alofi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Alofi 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 | 140 | 78.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 21.23% |
| 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 Alofi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alofi 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 Alofi 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 Alofi 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 Alofi 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 Alofi.
Nearest earthquakes from Alofi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alofi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alofi.
When was the last earthquake in Alofi?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Alofi on the evening of April 29, 2024 at 20:28 local time (Pacific/Niue). The center of this earthquake was located 380km 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 Alofi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alofi?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Alofi 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 Alofi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alofi?
In the past 10 years, 179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alofi. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
