Earthquakes in Tonga Today
Earthquakes recorded in Tonga and offshore, according to USGS.
Last updated: Oct 18, 10:44 PM UTC
Last 24 hours
1
Last 7 days
3
Last 30 days
17
Largest (30 days)
M5.5
Oct 12, 04:38 AM UTC
Recorded in Tonga and its surroundings in the last 30 days: 17 earthquakes, of which 3 earthquakes in the last 7 days and 1 earthquake in the last 24 hours. The largest was an M5.5 earthquake on Oct 12, 04:38 AM UTC near Neiafu, Tonga · 122 km W.
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Showing the 17 most recent records. Times are in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 10 km | ‘Ohonua, Tonga · 71 km ESE | USGS | |
| M4.6 | 248 km | Neiafu, Tonga · 153 km W | USGS | |
| M5.5 | 195 km | Neiafu, Tonga · 122 km W | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Neiafu, Tonga · 156 km ESE | USGS | |
| M4.1 | 237 km | Houma, Tonga · 155 km W | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | ‘Ohonua, Tonga · 71 km E | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Neiafu, Tonga · 145 km ESE | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Hihifo, Tonga · 224 km SE | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 57 km | Fangale’ounga, Tonga · 50 km N | USGS | |
| M5.4 | 10 km | Pangai, Tonga · 99 km SSE | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 106 km | Neiafu, Tonga · 93 km NW | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 94 km | Houma, Tonga · 47 km NW | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 150 km | Houma, Tonga · 148 km SW | USGS | |
| M4.6 | 10 km | Hihifo, Tonga · 156 km SSE | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 181 km | Houma, Tonga · 165 km NNW | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 168 km | Hihifo, Tonga · 128 km SW | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 172 km | Hihifo, Tonga · 148 km SSW | USGS |
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Tonga today?
Yes. As of Oct 18, 10:44 PM UTC, the catalogue lists 1 earthquake in Tonga and offshore in the last 24 hours. The most recent was an M5.2 earthquake at Oct 18, 07:32 PM UTC near ‘Ohonua, Tonga · 71 km ESE.
Where does the earthquake data for Tonga come from?
Earthquakes in Tonga are taken from USGS. Magnitudes and locations may change as the agency revises its solutions. In an emergency, follow the announcements of official authorities.
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