Latest earthquakes near Tongatapu, Tonga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tongatapu, Tonga, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tongatapu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tongatapu, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 12:36PM Tongatapu) |
M 5.1 | 343 km NE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 12:38PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 167 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 05:10AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.6 | 262 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 09:36PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.8 | 131 km ENE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 05:24PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 270 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 10:49AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 136 km WSW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 11:30AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.7 | 282 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 06:42AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.7 | 225 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 07:39AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 125 km E from Nuku‘alofa |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 07:01PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 188 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 06:57PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.7 | 261 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 30 days ago (Feb 28 08:10PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.0 | 182 km SSE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 30 days ago (Feb 28 01:54PM Tongatapu) |
M 5.0 | 283 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 06:41AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.5 | 233 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 03:54AM Tongatapu) |
M 5.1 | 298 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 03:54AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.8 | 294 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 05:43PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.2 | 290 km WNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 02:30AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.8 | 226 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 02:30AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.8 | 266 km S from Nuku‘alofa |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 05:24AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.6 | 251 km SSE from Nuku‘alofa |
| 34 days ago (Feb 24 12:07PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.4 | 138 km NNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 11:49AM Tongatapu) |
M 5.3 | 311 km SSW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 01:43AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.9 | 156 km NNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 09:44AM Tongatapu) |
M 4.6 | 281 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| 38 days ago (Feb 20 10:19PM Tongatapu) |
M 4.6 | 277 km SW from Nuku‘alofa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tongatapu
Recent Tongatapu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tongatapu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tongatapu and elsewhere.
Mar 24, 2025 12:36PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 286km from Alofi (Niue) on Sunday Afternoon.
Tongatapu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3051 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tongatapu, 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 Tongatapu roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tongatapu in 2022. A total of 430 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tongatapu 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 Tongatapu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tongatapu 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 | 2593 | 84.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 425 | 13.93% |
| 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 Tongatapu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tongatapu 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 Tongatapu 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 Tongatapu 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 Tongatapu, 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 Tongatapu.
| 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 24, 2021 01:23PM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.5 | 273 km NNW from Nuku‘alofa |
| Apr 26, 2021 11:28AM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.5 | 209 km WSW from Nuku‘alofa |
| Jan 19, 2024 11:12AM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.4 | 249 km N from Nuku‘alofa |
| Oct 1, 2020 02:13PM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.4 | 211 km NNE from Nuku‘alofa |
| Dec 24, 2018 12:08PM (Tongatapu) |
M 6.4 | 96 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 Tongatapu
Earthquakes by city in Tongatapu
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tongatapu.
When was the last earthquake in Tongatapu, Tonga?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tongatapu on the afternoon of March 24, 2025 at 12:36 local time (Pacific/Tongatapu). The center of this earthquake was located 343km north-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 Tongatapu, Tonga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tongatapu, Tonga?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tongatapu 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 Tongatapu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tongatapu, Tonga?
In the past 10 years, 3051 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tongatapu. This averages to 305 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
