The Tonga Trench is one of the fastest-converging and most seismically active subduction zones on Earth. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Tonga, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Tonga
- 5.3TONGA REGION3 days ago · 06/06/2026, 14:09:49 · 6 km deep
- 4.6TONGA3 days ago · 06/06/2026, 05:15:54 · 214 km deep
- 4.9TONGA5 days ago · 03/06/2026, 22:00:03 · 10 km deep
- 4.9TONGA1 week ago · 02/06/2026, 09:28:11 · 178 km deep
- 5.0TONGA1 week ago · 26/05/2026, 19:25:14 · 115 km deep
- 5.4TONGA REGION1 week ago · 26/05/2026, 19:12:31 · 4 km deep
- 4.5TONGA3 weeks ago · 17/05/2026, 13:16:28 · 279 km deep
- 4.7TONGA3 weeks ago · 16/05/2026, 15:47:20 · 203 km deep
- 4.6TONGA3 weeks ago · 16/05/2026, 06:29:07 · 258 km deep
- 4.5TONGA3 weeks ago · 13/05/2026, 12:50:34 · 10 km deep
- 5.1TONGA3 weeks ago · 12/05/2026, 21:53:54 · 75 km deep
- 5.3TONGA4 weeks ago · 10/05/2026, 16:41:50 · 10 km deep
Earthquakes in Tonga: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Tonga in the last 7 days?
There have been 3 earthquakes recorded in or near Tonga in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Tonga in the last 30 days?
12 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Tonga in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.4.
Are there earthquakes in Tonga?
Yes. Tonga is seismically active - 12 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Tonga in the last 30 days. The Tonga Trench is one of the fastest-converging and most seismically active subduction zones on Earth.
What was the most recent earthquake in Tonga?
The most recent earthquake in Tonga was a magnitude 5.3 event near TONGA REGION at a depth of 6 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Tonga?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Tonga feed was magnitude 5.4, located near TONGA REGION.
Is Tonga in an earthquake zone?
The Tonga Trench is one of the fastest-converging and most seismically active subduction zones on Earth.
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