Explore earthquake activity year by year and month by month using the historical Quake Pulse database.
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.3 | 277 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 14.7 km | 2010-03-11 23:20:15 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.3 | 81 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga | 34.2 km | 2010-03-11 12:31:26 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.2 | 192 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2010-03-28 02:07:24 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.1 | 187 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2010-03-28 02:51:00 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.1 | 89 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga | 59.3 km | 2010-03-24 09:11:56 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.1 | Tonga region | 78.0 km | 2010-03-21 20:59:57 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.0 | 89 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2010-03-26 05:33:08 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.0 | 249 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga | 19.3 km | 2010-03-24 19:50:13 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 130 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2010-03-30 11:12:16 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 85 km SW of Vaini, Tonga | 106.7 km | 2010-03-18 19:03:13 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 126 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga | 15.0 km | 2010-03-13 17:36:00 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 135 km ESE of Pangai, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2010-03-12 06:56:06 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 37 km ENE of Kolonga, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2010-03-02 19:32:19 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 119 km N of Hihifo, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2010-03-28 09:01:21 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 74 km ENE of Kolonga, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2010-03-26 01:28:54 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 58 km NNE of Neiafu, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2010-03-08 05:39:42 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 291 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2010-03-05 04:29:29 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | south of Tonga | 47.4 km | 2010-03-02 01:47:43 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 81 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 39.2 km | 2010-03-02 00:06:35 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.6 | 81 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 35.0 km | 2010-03-03 10:45:01 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 91 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2010-03-31 01:46:06 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 132 km S of Hihifo, Tonga | 10.0 km | 2010-03-20 05:28:29 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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