Latest earthquakes near Uvea, Wallis and Futuna today
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Recent Uvea Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Uvea. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Uvea and elsewhere.
Dec 12, 2024 01:51PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean 280km from Labasa (Fiji).
Uvea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uvea, 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 Uvea roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Uvea in 2014. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Uvea 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 Uvea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Uvea 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 | 338 | 90.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 8.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.07% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Uvea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uvea 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 Uvea 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 Uvea 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 Uvea, 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 Uvea.
Earthquakes by city in Uvea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Uvea, Wallis and Futuna.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Uvea.
When was the last earthquake in Uvea, Wallis and Futuna?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Uvea on the morning of December 22, 2024 at 07:20 local time (Pacific/Wallis). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south-southeast of Mata-Utu at a depth of 300km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uvea, Wallis and Futuna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uvea, Wallis and Futuna?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Uvea 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 Uvea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uvea, Wallis and Futuna?
In the past 10 years, 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uvea. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
