Explore earthquake activity year by year and month by month using the historical Quake Pulse database.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 6.0 | 93 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 121.0 km | 2008-11-08 07:49:59 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.7 | 152 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga | 187.6 km | 2008-11-05 03:41:43 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.6 | 175 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2008-11-25 15:04:44 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.5 | 105 km NNW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga | 170.1 km | 2008-11-23 07:53:45 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.5 | 92 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 140.0 km | 2008-11-08 09:15:51 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.3 | 160 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2008-11-28 01:34:01 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 184 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 55.4 km | 2008-11-28 03:11:48 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 88 km ESE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 75.6 km | 2008-11-19 04:33:52 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 189 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 97.7 km | 2008-11-26 02:10:39 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 200 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga | 279.2 km | 2008-11-23 12:18:54 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 160 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 91.2 km | 2008-11-22 14:11:21 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 150 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2008-11-17 21:24:51 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 205 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2008-11-29 13:45:35 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 78 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2008-11-28 05:55:23 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 150 km WNW of Haveluloto, Tonga | 258.7 km | 2008-11-17 20:01:24 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 156 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 84.4 km | 2008-11-19 04:39:36 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 158 km SW of Hihifo, Tonga | 227.2 km | 2008-11-17 06:37:33 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 120 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2008-11-11 17:32:02 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 87 km W of Neiafu, Tonga | 82.1 km | 2008-11-04 04:11:43 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 202 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga | 230.3 km | 2008-11-03 02:05:40 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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