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Earthquake south of Tonga today: latest quakes, map and the past year

No earthquake in the last 24 hours. 0 in the last 30 days, 56 of magnitude 4+ in the past year, strongest M5.4.

30 days

south of Tonga earthquake map

under 33–44–55–66+
Latest

Recent earthquakes in south of Tonga

No earthquakes in this period.

12 months

Largest earthquakes this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
5.4south of TongaJul 27, 4:44 AM
81 d ago
10 km–
5.3south of TongaJul 27, 4:47 AM
81 d ago
10 km–
5.2south of TongaJul 26, 11:36 PM
82 d ago
10 km–
5.1south of TongaAug 21, 4:12 AM
57 d ago
10 km–
5.1south of TongaJul 29, 4:52 PM
79 d ago
10 km–
5.1south of TongaJul 27, 7:12 PM
81 d ago
10 km–
5.1south of TongaJul 26, 9:54 PM
82 d ago
10 km–
5.1south of TongaJul 28, 11:52 PM
80 d ago
10 km–
5.0south of TongaJul 26, 11:12 PM
82 d ago
10 km–
5.0south of TongaJul 29, 1:07 PM
79 d ago
10 km–
south of Tonga: earthquakes per week and the strongest of each week
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What to do when the ground shakes

Drop, cover and hold on. Get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or against an inside wall, and hold on until the shaking stops. Do not run outside during shaking; most injuries come from falling objects and glass. In bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow. Driving, pull over away from bridges, overpasses and power lines and stay in the car.

After the shaking: expect aftershocks – most large earthquakes are followed by smaller ones for days or weeks, and a few by a larger one. Check for gas leaks and damage before going back inside. Near the coast, a long or strong earthquake is itself a natural tsunami warning: move to high ground at once without waiting for an official message.

FAQ

south of Tonga earthquake questions

Was there an earthquake in south of Tonga today?

No earthquake in the last 24 hours.

How many earthquakes does south of Tonga have?

0 in the last 30 days and 56 of magnitude 2.5 or more in the last 12 months, 56 of them magnitude 4 or more.

What was the biggest earthquake in south of Tonga this year?

M5.4 south of Tonga on 27 Jul 2026, 08:44 UTC.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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