Latest quakes in or near Kiribati - list, stats and map
Overview
Latest quake See all | Mag. 4.6 earthquake Phoenix Islands, Kiribati Region - Oct 27, 2022 - |
Strongest since 1970 | Mag. 5.9 Gilbert Islands, Kiribati region - May 24, 1982 - |
- 93 quakes above magnitude 5
- 146 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
- 2 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
Map and earthquake list
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Oct 27, 2022 05:49 am (GMT -11) Oct 27, 2022 16:49 GMT | 4.6 33 km | 160 km (99 mi) to the SE | Phoenix Islands, Kiribati Region | Info | |
Friday, August 7, 2020 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Aug 8, 2020 02:12 am (GMT +12) Aug 7, 2020 14:12 GMT | 4.8 10 km | 135 km (84 mi) to the SE | 277 km north of Teava Village, Niutao, Tuvalu, Kiribati | Info | |
Monday, August 20, 2018 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Aug 20, 2018 09:08 am (GMT -11) Aug 20, 2018 20:08 GMT | 5.1 15 km | 122 km (76 mi) to the E | PHOENIX ISLANDS, KIRIBATI REGION | Info | |
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 31, 2018 05:26 am (GMT -10) Jan 31, 2018 15:26 GMT | 5.1 14 km | 427 km (265 mi) to the E | LINE ISLANDS, KIRIBATI REGION | Info | |
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Aug 6, 2013 12:37 am (GMT -10) Aug 6, 2013 10:37 GMT | 5.8 50 km | 273 km (170 mi) to the SE | Society Islands Region, Pacific Basin | Info | |
Monday, October 16, 2006 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Oct 17, 2006 09:44 am (GMT +12) Oct 16, 2006 21:44 GMT | 5.4 33 km | 31 km (19 mi) to the SE | Gilbert Islands, Kiribati Region | Info | |
Saturday, October 11, 1997 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Oct 11, 1997 10:32 am (GMT -10) Oct 11, 1997 20:32 GMT | 4.9 33 km | 291 km (181 mi) to the E | Line Islands, Kiribati region | Info | |
Sunday, November 24, 1985 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 23, 1985 11:28 pm (GMT -10) Nov 24, 1985 09:28 GMT | 4.8 33 km | 344 km (214 mi) to the E | Line Islands, Kiribati region | Info | |
Monday, March 14, 1983 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 15, 1983 02:15 am (GMT +12) Mar 14, 1983 14:15 GMT | 4.8 33 km | 122 km (76 mi) to the SE | Gilbert Islands, Kiribati region | Info | |
Tuesday, March 8, 1983 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Mar 9, 1983 06:38 am (GMT +12) Mar 8, 1983 18:38 GMT | 5.1 33 km | 139 km (86 mi) to the SE | Gilbert Islands, Kiribati region | Info | |
Mar 9, 1983 01:21 am (GMT +12) Mar 8, 1983 13:21 GMT | 5.8 33 km | 124 km (77 mi) to the SE | Gilbert Islands, Kiribati region | Info |
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+When was the latest earthquake in Kiribati?
The last earthquake in Kiribati occurred 1 year 22 weeks ago and had a magnitude of 4.6:
A strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Kiribati in the early morning of Thursday, Oct 27, 2022 at 5.49 am local time (GMT -11). The quake had a very shallow depth of 33 km (21 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Kiribati since 1970?
Since 1970, Kiribati has had 93 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above, 146 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, and 2 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Kiribati since 1970?
The strongest earthquake in Kiribati since 1970 had a magnitude of 5.9 and occurred 42 years ago:
A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Kiribati in the morning of Monday, May 24, 1982 at 9.32 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 32 km (20 mi) .
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