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Wallis and Futuna sit between the Tonga and New Hebrides trenches, an area of persistent moderate seismicity. This page pulls real records for Wallis and Futuna: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Wallis and Futuna.
Earthquake risk in Wallis and Futuna - FAQ
Is Wallis and Futuna at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 44 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.6 in 1956.
What was the biggest earthquake in Wallis and Futuna?
The strongest earthquake on record near Wallis and Futuna is M7.6, in 1956 (144 km SSW of Leava, Wallis and Futuna), from USGS.
Does Wallis and Futuna get tsunamis?
Yes - 1 tsunami since 1993 (most recently 1993) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 5 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Wallis and Futuna?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.