Latest earthquakes near Tonga today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tonga.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 8, 2024 12:25PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.4 169 km E
from Nuku‘alofa
Dec 6, 2024 11:28PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.1 190 km NNE
from Nuku‘alofa
Dec 3, 2024 09:06PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.4 374 km W
from Nuku‘alofa
Dec 2, 2024 12:40AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.3 202 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Dec 2, 2024 12:40AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.3 198 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Dec 1, 2024 03:48AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.6 138 km NNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 26, 2024 04:13AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.7 118 km SSW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 22, 2024 04:18AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 256 km NW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 20, 2024 11:42PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.5 127 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 19, 2024 03:41PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.6 58 km W
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 19, 2024 02:22PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.5 267 km SW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 16, 2024 12:05PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.9 275 km NE
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 15, 2024 09:41PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.4 301 km NE
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 12, 2024 11:10AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.9 274 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 11, 2024 08:14PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.0 134 km E
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 11, 2024 05:28AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.6 175 km NNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 10, 2024 10:43PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.0 349 km W
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 10, 2024 01:48PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.6 165 km S
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 9, 2024 09:22PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.9 116 km N
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 9, 2024 09:22PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.8 108 km NW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 8, 2024 12:53PM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.4 273 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 7, 2024 04:38AM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.2 359 km W
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 5, 2024 01:31PM
(Tongatapu)
M 5.0 159 km NE
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 5, 2024 01:49AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.5 256 km WNW
from Nuku‘alofa
Nov 2, 2024 11:26AM
(Tongatapu)
M 4.3 169 km W
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:
305 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.4
Dec 8, 2024 12:25

Average

A total of 3054 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 305 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 km (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 2596 85.0%
Mag. 5 425 13.92%
Mag. 6 32 1.05%
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 124 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
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
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
Jan 19, 2024 11:12AM
(Tongatapu)
M 6.4 249 km N
from Nuku‘alofa
Dec 11, 2023 07:33PM
(Tongatapu)
M 6.2 263 km N
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 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga on the afternoon of December 8, 2024 at 12:25 local time (Pacific/Tongatapu). The center of this earthquake was located 169km east 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, 3054 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tonga. This averages to 305 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.