French Polynesia
Earthquakes in French Polynesia
Latest earthquakes in French Polynesia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – French Polynesia
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Papeete. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: French Polynesia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in French Polynesia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About French Polynesia
French Polynesia has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2008. The strongest was M4.8 in 2012.
The area has also been affected by 2 tropical cyclones, floods, volcanic events or tsunami messages.
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Earthquakes today: French Polynesia →
4 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 2008. The strongest was M4.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 44 km E of Papeete, French Polynesia | 16.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 258 km SSE of Atuona, French Polynesia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 155 km E of Tautira, French Polynesia | 12.1 km | |
| 4.0 | 69 km E of Papeete, French Polynesia | 10.0 km | |
| 2.9 | 151 km SSE of Teahupoo, French Polynesia | 12.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 179 km NNE of Faanui, French Polynesia | 10.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 6 km NNW of Faanui, French Polynesia | 10.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 193 km NE of Moerai, French Polynesia | 12.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 154 km SSE of Teahupoo, French Polynesia | 10.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 169 km NW of Moerai, French Polynesia | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2017 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.0 |
Storms
Last 12 months
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Tropical cyclone FOUR-26 – French Polynesia – live | Active | |
| Green | Tropical cyclone WATI-26 – French Polynesia | Inactive |
Significant events on record
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Tropical cyclone FOUR-26 – French Polynesia – live | Active | |
| Green | Tropical cyclone WATI-26 – French Polynesia | Inactive |