Latest earthquakes near Mata-Utu, Uvea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mata-Utu, Uvea, Wallis and Futuna, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mata-Utu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mata-Utu, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 27 09:32 Wallis) |
M 4.2 | 293 km S from Mata-Utu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 18:31 Wallis) |
M 4.3 | 256 km SSW from Mata-Utu |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 22:25 Wallis) |
M 5.1 | 400 km SSW from Mata-Utu |
| 24 days ago (Mar 3 05:18 Wallis) |
M 4.2 | 204 km S from Mata-Utu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 08:32 Wallis) |
M 4.6 | 231 km SSW from Mata-Utu |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 22:31 Wallis) |
M 5.5 | 333 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| 35 days ago (Feb 20 19:20 Wallis) |
M 4.7 | 250 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 12:32 Wallis) |
M 4.0 | 246 km SSW from Mata-Utu |
| 70 days ago (Jan 16 04:29 Wallis) |
M 4.5 | 218 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| 72 days ago (Jan 14 16:12 Wallis) |
M 5.0 | 344 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| 95 days ago (Dec 22 07:20 Wallis) |
M 4.5 | 169 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| Dec 12, 2024 13:51 (Wallis) |
M 5.5 | 309 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| Nov 11, 2024 16:02 (Wallis) |
M 5.0 | 367 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| Nov 7, 2024 20:27 (Wallis) |
M 4.1 | 299 km ESE from Mata-Utu |
| Oct 27, 2024 01:09 (Wallis) |
M 4.3 | 273 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| Oct 9, 2024 04:47 (Wallis) |
M 4.4 | 279 km S from Mata-Utu |
| Sep 29, 2024 04:52 (Wallis) |
M 5.1 | 382 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| Sep 20, 2024 13:11 (Wallis) |
M 4.0 | 224 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| Sep 11, 2024 09:02 (Wallis) |
M 5.0 | 384 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| Sep 11, 2024 09:02 (Wallis) |
M 5.0 | 354 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| Sep 7, 2024 01:03 (Wallis) |
M 4.2 | 295 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| Aug 10, 2024 16:46 (Wallis) |
M 4.2 | 280 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| Aug 7, 2024 04:22 (Wallis) |
M 4.0 | 267 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| Jul 15, 2024 16:59 (Wallis) |
M 5.0 | 346 km ESE from Mata-Utu |
| Jul 12, 2024 15:55 (Wallis) |
M 5.0 | 366 km ESE from Mata-Utu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mata-Utu
Mata-Utu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mata-Utu, Uvea 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 Mata-Utu roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mata-Utu in 2023. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mata-Utu 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 Mata-Utu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mata-Utu 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 | 339 | 90.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 8.29% |
| 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 Mata-Utu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mata-Utu 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 Mata-Utu 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 Mata-Utu 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 Mata-Utu, Uvea 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 Mata-Utu.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 03:30 (Wallis) |
M 6.1 | 184 km SSW from Mata-Utu |
| Oct 26, 2016 17:19 (Wallis) |
M 6.1 | 278 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| Nov 21, 2017 06:51 (Wallis) |
M 6.0 | 201 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| Dec 7, 2019 01:04 (Wallis) |
M 6.0 | 248 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| Jan 13, 2016 17:56 (Wallis) |
M 5.9 | 252 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| Oct 26, 2016 04:10 (Wallis) |
M 5.9 | 272 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| Aug 23, 2019 07:27 (Wallis) |
M 5.9 | 204 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| Dec 7, 2019 03:42 (Wallis) |
M 5.8 | 227 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| Oct 26, 2016 04:10 (Wallis) |
M 5.8 | 276 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
| Dec 2, 2015 05:08 (Wallis) |
M 5.8 | 183 km SSW from Mata-Utu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Mata-Utu
Nearest earthquakes from Mata-Utu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mata-Utu, Uvea. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2016 11:03 (Wallis) |
M 5.1 | 142 km ENE from Mata-Utu |
| Nov 14, 2021 16:04 (Wallis) |
M 4.7 | 141 km SSW from Mata-Utu |
| Nov 13, 2021 22:19 (Wallis) |
M 4.4 | 146 km S from Mata-Utu |
| Feb 24, 2021 08:44 (Wallis) |
M 4.9 | 148 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| Mar 4, 2021 16:41 (Wallis) |
M 4.7 | 147 km S from Mata-Utu |
| Dec 20, 2019 23:03 (Wallis) |
M 4.4 | 153 km S from Mata-Utu |
| Sep 2, 2020 14:09 (Wallis) |
M 4.6 | 156 km SW from Mata-Utu |
| Sep 5, 2022 02:51 (Wallis) |
M 4.6 | 160 km SE from Mata-Utu |
| May 8, 2024 19:28 (Wallis) |
M 4.2 | 160 km S from Mata-Utu |
| Apr 21, 2023 08:03 (Wallis) |
M 4.8 | 160 km SSE from Mata-Utu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Mata-Utu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mata-Utu.
When was the last earthquake in Mata-Utu, Uvea?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mata-Utu on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 09:32 local time (Pacific/Wallis). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south of Mata-Utu at a depth of 387km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mata-Utu, Uvea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mata-Utu, Uvea?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mata-Utu 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 Mata-Utu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mata-Utu, Uvea?
In the past 10 years, 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mata-Utu. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
