Latest earthquakes near Mata-Utu, Uvea today
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Recent Mata-Utu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mata-Utu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mata-Utu and elsewhere.
Mar 24, 2026 04:37PM
Unusually powerful M7.5 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 277km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Mar 23, 2026 04:00AM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the South Pacific Ocean 186km from Apia (Samoa).
Mata-Utu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 376 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 | 335 | 89.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 9.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.33% |
| 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 Jul 25, 2025 11:37 local time (Pacific/Wallis timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) south-southeast of Mata-Utu, at a depth of 314 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-southeast of Mata-Utu. It is the strongest earthquake near Mata-Utu in the past 126 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.
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.
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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mata-Utu on the evening of March 25, 2026 at 22:12 local time (Pacific/Wallis). The center of this earthquake was located 303km south-east of Mata-Utu at a depth of 208km 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, 376 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mata-Utu. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
