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.
Feb 20, 2025 10:31PM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 285km from Apia (Samoa) on Thursday Evening.
Wallis and Futuna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 369 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 36 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 2023. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wallis and Futuna that year. The strongest had a 5.6 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 | 334 | 90.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 8.4% |
| 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 Feb 19, 2021 03:30 local time (Pacific/Wallis timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-southwest of Mata-Utu, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wallis and Futuna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Apr 7, 1991 02:34, 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-southwest of Mata-Utu. It is the strongest earthquake near Wallis and Futuna 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 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 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Wallis and Futuna on the evening of February 20, 2025 at 22:31 local time (Pacific/Wallis). The center of this earthquake was located 345km south-east of Mata-Utu at a depth of 104km 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 April 7, 1991 at 02:34 local time (Pacific/Wallis). The center of this earthquake was located 204km south-southeast of Mata-Utu at a depth of 16km 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, 369 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.
