Latest earthquakes near Wallis and Futuna today
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Recent Wallis and Futuna Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wallis and Futuna. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wallis and Futuna and elsewhere.
Dec 12, 2024 01:51PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean 280km from Labasa (Fiji).
Wallis and Futuna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wallis and Futuna in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Wallis and Futuna roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wallis and Futuna in 2014. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wallis and Futuna that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wallis and Futuna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Wallis and Futuna 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 | 337 | 90.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Wallis and Futuna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wallis and Futuna occurred on Oct 26, 2016 17:19 local time (Pacific/Wallis timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-southeast of Mata-Utu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wallis and Futuna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jun 30, 2014 05:15, 202 kilometers (126 mi) south-southeast of Mata-Utu. It is the strongest earthquake near Wallis and Futuna 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 Wallis and Futuna 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 Wallis and Futuna.
Earthquakes by region of Wallis and Futuna
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wallis and Futuna.
When was the last earthquake in Wallis and Futuna?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Wallis and Futuna on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 13:51 local time (Pacific/Wallis). The center of this earthquake was located 315km southwest of Mata-Utu at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wallis and Futuna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wallis and Futuna?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Wallis and Futuna on the night of June 30, 2014 at 05:15 local time (Pacific/Wallis). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-southeast of Mata-Utu at a depth of 18km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wallis and Futuna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wallis and Futuna?
In the past 10 years, 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wallis and Futuna. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
