Latest earthquakes near Morobe, Papua New Guinea today
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Recent Morobe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Morobe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Morobe and elsewhere.
May 20, 2024 04:30AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Monday Night near Lae in Papua New Guinea.
May 16, 2024 01:48PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Solomon Sea 160km from Lae (Papua New Guinea) on Thursday Afternoon.
May 15, 2024 03:15AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night near Kimbe in Papua New Guinea.
May 13, 2024 10:32PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening 208km from Lae in Papua New Guinea.
May 6, 2024 01:40AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit near Lae in Papua New Guinea on Monday Night.
May 5, 2024 06:57PM
M4.8 FORESHOCK hit in the Bismarck Sea 111km from Lae (Papua New Guinea) on Sunday Evening.
Morobe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1735 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morobe, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 173 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Morobe roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morobe in 2023. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morobe that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Morobe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Morobe during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1548 | 89.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 169 | 9.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Morobe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morobe occurred on Sep 11, 2022 09:47 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) north-west of Lae, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Morobe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 15, 1906 02:04, 58 kilometers (36 mi) north-west of Lae. It is the strongest earthquake near Morobe in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Morobe, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Morobe.
Earthquakes by city in Morobe
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Morobe, Papua New Guinea.
Use this regional Morobe earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bulolo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Morobe.
When was the last earthquake in Morobe, Papua New Guinea?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Morobe on the night of May 20, 2024 at 04:30 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 58km north-east of Lae at a depth of 60km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morobe, Papua New Guinea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Morobe, Papua New Guinea?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Morobe on the night of September 15, 1906 at 02:04 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 58km north-northeast of Lae at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Morobe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Morobe, Papua New Guinea?
In the past 10 years, 1735 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morobe. This averages to 174 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
