Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Nuku'alofa
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.0, 56 km (35 mi) E of Nuku'alofa, on 2026-09-26.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year14
- Last 5 years186
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Nuku'alofa
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nuku'alofa in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Nuku'alofa
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 40 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 22 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nuku'alofa, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nuku'alofa today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Nuku'alofa in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Nuku'alofa?
Over the last five years there were 186 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nuku'alofa, an average of 37 a year. 14 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 62% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Nuku'alofa in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Jan 15, 2022, 04:14 UTC, 69 km (43 mi) NNW of Nuku'alofa, at a depth of 0 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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