Latest earthquakes near Tonga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Tonga, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tonga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tonga, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 12:57AM Tongatapu) |
M 5.3 | 264 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 4 days ago (Apr 24 10:57AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 165 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| 5 days ago (Apr 23 09:37AM Tongatapu) |
M 5.1 | 187 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 5 days ago (Apr 23 03:49AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 231 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 7 days ago (Apr 21 02:03AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 277 km NW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 8 days ago (Apr 20 01:38AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.5 | 290 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 8 days ago (Apr 20 01:38AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.5 | 288 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| 11 days ago (Apr 17 10:23AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.5 | 267 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 11 days ago (Apr 16 08:30PM Tongatapu) |
M 5.0 | 375 km NE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 16 days ago (Apr 12 04:01PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.3 | 282 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 18 days ago (Apr 10 06:54AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.1 | 295 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 22 days ago (Apr 6 10:23AM Tongatapu) |
M 5.0 | 222 km SW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 22 days ago (Apr 5 10:19PM Tongatapu) |
M 5.1 | 213 km NE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 23 days ago (Apr 5 05:19PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.5 | 173 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 23 days ago (Apr 5 02:57PM Tongatapu) |
M 5.0 | 177 km SE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 26 days ago (Apr 2 01:59PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 175 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 26 days ago (Apr 1 08:37PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.6 | 176 km NE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 27 days ago (Apr 1 11:25AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 185 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 27 days ago (Apr 1 02:20AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 157 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 27 days ago (Mar 31 08:22PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 126 km E from Nuku‘alofa |
| 27 days ago (Mar 31 07:15PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 129 km SE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 28 days ago (Mar 31 02:47PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.3 | 140 km E from Nuku‘alofa |
| 28 days ago (Mar 31 01:23PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.7 | 158 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 28 days ago (Mar 31 12:52PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 281 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 28 days ago (Mar 31 10:51AM Tongatapu) |
M 5.2 | 161 km NE from Nuku‘alofa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tonga
Recent Tonga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tonga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tonga and elsewhere.
Apr 26, 2025 12:57AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 264km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga) on Saturday Night.
Apr 23, 2025 09:37AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 187km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga) on Wednesday Morning.
Apr 5, 2025 10:19PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the South Pacific Ocean 213km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga).
Mar 31, 2025 10:51AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Pacific Ocean 161km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga).
Mar 31, 2025 04:33AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the South Pacific Ocean 155km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga).
Mar 31, 2025 04:04AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M6.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Pacific Ocean 150km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga).
Tonga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3089 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tonga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 308 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tonga roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tonga in 2022. A total of 430 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tonga that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tonga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tonga 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 | 2621 | 84.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 433 | 14.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 33 | 1.07% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tonga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tonga occurred on Jun 16, 2023 07:06 local time (Pacific/Tongatapu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-west of Nuku‘alofa, at a depth of 179 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tonga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on May 4, 2006 04:26, 154 kilometers (96 mi) south-west of Nuku‘alofa. It is the strongest earthquake near Tonga in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tonga 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 Tonga.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 07:06AM (Tongatapu) |
M 7.2 | 285 km SW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 28 days ago (Mar 31 01:18AM Tongatapu) |
M 7.0 | 149 km NE from Nuku‘alofa |
| Aug 26, 2024 12:29PM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.9 | 148 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| Nov 5, 2019 11:43AM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.6 | 285 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| May 27, 2024 09:47AM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.6 | 203 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| Apr 26, 2021 11:28AM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.5 | 209 km WSW from Nuku‘alofa |
| Apr 24, 2021 01:23PM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.5 | 273 km NNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| Jan 19, 2024 11:12AM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.4 | 249 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| Dec 24, 2018 12:08PM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.4 | 96 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| Oct 1, 2020 02:13PM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.4 | 211 km NNE from Nuku‘alofa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tonga
Earthquakes by region of Tonga
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Tonga.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tonga.
When was the last earthquake in Tonga?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga on the night of April 26, 2025 at 00:57 local time (Pacific/Tongatapu). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south of Nuku‘alofa at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tonga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tonga?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga on the night of May 4, 2006 at 04:26 local time (Pacific/Tongatapu). The center of this earthquake was located 154km north-east of Nuku‘alofa at a depth of 55km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tonga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tonga?
In the past 10 years, 3089 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tonga. This averages to 309 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
