Explore earthquake activity year by year and month by month using the historical Quake Pulse database.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.4 | 125 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga | 43.6 km | 2006-01-13 12:46:12 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.4 | 127 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2006-01-13 09:17:56 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.2 | 13 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga | 89.9 km | 2006-01-19 05:37:36 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.2 | 74 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2006-01-16 00:42:36 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.0 | 171 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 236.8 km | 2006-01-18 13:45:08 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.9 | 52 km SE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2006-01-25 21:55:15 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.9 | 58 km NNE of Neiafu, Tonga | 40.1 km | 2006-01-10 07:10:58 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.9 | 65 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga | 15.0 km | 2006-01-09 22:39:43 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.9 | 73 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga | 44.2 km | 2006-01-01 10:26:30 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 45 km ESE of Neiafu, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2006-01-19 01:25:50 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 52 km SSW of Neiafu, Tonga | 91.1 km | 2006-01-26 01:42:36 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 11 km WSW of Neiafu, Tonga | 15.0 km | 2006-01-22 18:15:22 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 206 km SW of Vaini, Tonga | 116.5 km | 2006-01-20 09:37:52 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 103 km E of Hihifo, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2006-01-30 04:24:05 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 133 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2006-01-25 23:45:32 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 280 km WNW of Haveluloto, Tonga | 510.6 km | 2006-01-20 17:41:01 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 264 km NW of Haveluloto, Tonga | 552.6 km | 2006-01-17 05:19:43 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 127 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 268.4 km | 2006-01-26 14:04:39 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 211 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 210.3 km | 2006-01-12 23:12:28 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 299 km NW of Haveluloto, Tonga | 552.3 km | 2006-01-12 14:31:50 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 298 km WNW of Haveluloto, Tonga | 581.8 km | 2006-01-12 06:25:51 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 129 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga | 96.7 km | 2006-01-02 20:05:19 UTC | View event → |
Historical small-earthquake detection varies through time. Long-term comparisons are most robust at higher magnitude thresholds.
Guides, explainers and practical reading to go beyond the live data.
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