Tonga

Tonga – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-08-17 08:38:58
Strongest
M7.0
Haʻapai
Country rank
#99
5 quakes in 2026 · out of 99 countries
Averages
M5.03 · 99 km
 

Overview – Tonga

The latest recorded earthquake in Tonga was on 2026-08-17 at 08:38 UTC in Tonga with magnitude M4.7.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Tonga reached magnitude M7.0 on 2025-03-30.

All-time events
18
Strongest
M7.0
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-17 08:38:58 UTC

Strongest – Tonga

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M7.0 Haʻapai
UTC: 2025-03-30 12:18:49 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Tonga

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Tonga.

Recent earthquakes – Tonga

Showing the latest 1 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.7 Depth: 536 km
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Tonga

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 08:38:58 UTC
Coordinates -23.920, -179.350
Source gfz

South of Fiji Islands

Charts – Tonga

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-09
0
2025-10
0
2025-11
2
2025-12
2
2026-01
0
2026-02
1
2026-03
0
2026-04
0
2026-05
0
2026-06
0
2026-07
3
2026-08
1

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
0
4-5
6
5-6
5
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
4
70-300
6
300-700
1

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Tonga

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Haʻapai
    Events: 8
  2. Ongo Niua
    Events: 4
  3. Vavaʻu
    Events: 3
  4. Tonga
    Events: 1
  5. Tongatapu
    Events: 1

FAQ – Tonga

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Tonga?
The newest entry in our database for Tonga is dated 2026-08-17 08:38:58 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Tonga?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Tonga reached magnitude M7.0.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Tonga?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 18 recorded earthquakes for Tonga (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Tonga?
Across all recorded events in Tonga, the average magnitude is M5.03 and the average depth is 99 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Tonga to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · Tonga

Significant historical earthquakes – Tonga

with casualties or damage

  1. 1977 Tonga Trench M7.2 1 deaths 1 M USD tsunami
  2. 1919 Tonga Islands M8.1 tsunami
  3. 1903 Tonga Islands M8.0
  4. 1865 Tonga Islands M8.0 tsunami
  5. 2006 Tonga Islands M7.9 tsunami
  6. 1948 Tonga Islands M7.9 tsunami
  7. 1975 S Of Tonga M7.8
  8. 1902 Tonga Islands M7.8

Country history – Tonga

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