Latest earthquakes near Tonga today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tonga.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 4, 2023 06:51AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.5 279 km NW
from Nuku‘alofa
Oct 2, 2023 09:08AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.4 285 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 30, 2023 11:08PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 261 km S
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 25, 2023 10:24AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.7 126 km NE
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 25, 2023 06:58AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.5 266 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 25, 2023 06:58AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.5 266 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 23, 2023 11:13AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 263 km NNE
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 21, 2023 04:19PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.6 207 km SSW
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 19, 2023 01:27PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 191 km SE
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 19, 2023 12:11AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.2 72 km NE
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 18, 2023 03:52AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.4 288 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 17, 2023 08:52AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.6 105 km N
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 16, 2023 12:06PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.0 348 km S
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 14, 2023 05:22AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.9 219 km S
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 11, 2023 11:03PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.7 177 km S
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 9, 2023 05:34AM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.2 237 km N
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 8, 2023 03:11PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.1 295 km NW
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 7, 2023 06:03AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 247 km ENE
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 3, 2023 01:12PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.5 226 km NE
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 1, 2023 08:18AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 121 km NNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Sep 1, 2023 08:18AM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.0 75 km NNE
from Nuku‘alofa
Aug 31, 2023 12:32PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.0 296 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Aug 31, 2023 12:32PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.0 296 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Aug 31, 2023 03:36AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.4 251 km N
from Nuku‘alofa
Aug 31, 2023 01:11AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 121 km S
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.

Tonga Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
308 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Oct 4, 2023 06:51

Average

A total of 3082 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tonga (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2632 85.4%
Mag. 5 420 13.63%
Mag. 6 29 0.94%
Mag. 7 1 0.03%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tonga

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.2
On Jun 16, 2023 07:06.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On May 4, 2006 04:26.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Tonga.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 16, 2023 07:06AM
(Tongatapu)
M 7.2 285 km SW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 5, 2019 11:43AM
(Tongatapu)
M 6.6 285 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
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
Jun 17, 2023 08:10AM
(Tongatapu)
M 6.2 272 km S
from Nuku‘alofa
May 25, 2015 03:39AM
(Tongatapu)
M 6.2 210 km NNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 12, 2019 12:03PM
(Tongatapu)
M 6.2 254 km N
from Nuku‘alofa
Jan 27, 2022 07:40PM
(Tongatapu)
M 6.2 255 km NNW
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga on the morning of October 4, 2023 at 06:51 local time (Pacific/Tongatapu). The center of this earthquake was located 279km northwest of Nuku‘alofa at a depth of 314km 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, 3082 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tonga. This averages to 308 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.