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Latest earthquakes near Papua New Guinea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Papua New Guinea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Papua New Guinea (also known as Papua Niugini), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 52 minutes ago (Apr 10 12:43 Port Moresby) |
M 5.4 | 162 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 10 05:08 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 163 km SE from Kimbe |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 9 18:44 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 110 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 19 hours ago (Apr 9 18:29 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 171 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 9 07:53 Bougainville) |
M 4.6 | 200 km W from Arawa |
| 1 day ago (Apr 9 04:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 180 km SSE from Kokopo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 8 22:55 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 167 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 8 22:13 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 156 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 8 21:29 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 216 km S from Kokopo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 8 06:00 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 154 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 8 01:28 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 179 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 8 00:27 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 175 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 23:08 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 168 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 16:55 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 233 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 07:14 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 182 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 05:30 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 182 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 05:30 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 182 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 01:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 189 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 01:16 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 183 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 01:11 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 174 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 20:02 Port Moresby) |
M 5.2 | 196 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 16:51 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 183 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 14:36 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 167 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 4 days ago (Apr 6 13:14 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 158 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 4 days ago (Apr 6 11:36 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 171 km ESE from Kimbe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Papua New Guinea
Recent Papua New Guinea Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Papua New Guinea. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Papua New Guinea and elsewhere.
Apr 10, 2025 12:43PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Solomon Sea 162km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) on Thursday Afternoon.
Apr 7, 2025 11:08PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the Solomon Sea 168km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 6, 2025 08:02PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Solomon Sea 196km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) on Sunday Evening.
Apr 6, 2025 03:25AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Night in the Solomon Sea 177km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 6, 2025 02:25AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Solomon Sea 195km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 5, 2025 09:24PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Evening in the Solomon Sea 177km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Papua New Guinea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7549 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 754 earthquakes per year, or 62 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Papua New Guinea roughly every 11 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Papua New Guinea in 2015. A total of 1121 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Papua New Guinea that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Papua New Guinea 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 | 6444 | 85.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 1010 | 13.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 84 | 1.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 11 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Papua New Guinea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Papua New Guinea occurred on Jan 22, 2017 15:30 local time (Pacific/Bougainville timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.9 and struck 44 kilometers (27 mi) west of Arawa, at a depth of 135 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Papua New Guinea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 7, 1919 05:41, 184 kilometers (114 mi) west of Kokopo. It is the strongest earthquake near Papua New Guinea in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Papua New Guinea.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2017 15:30 (Bougainville) |
M 7.9 | 44 km W from Arawa |
| Dec 17, 2016 20:51 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.9 | 140 km E from Kokopo |
| May 14, 2019 22:58 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.6 | 49 km NE from Kokopo |
| Sep 11, 2022 09:47 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.6 | 72 km NW from Lae |
| May 5, 2015 11:44 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 132 km SSW from Kokopo |
| Feb 26, 2018 03:44 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 100 km W from Mendi |
| May 7, 2015 18:10 (Bougainville) |
M 7.1 | 156 km SW from Arawa |
| May 7, 2019 07:19 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.1 | 67 km WSW from Lae |
| Oct 11, 2018 06:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 119 km E from Kimbe |
| Apr 3, 2023 04:04 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 100 km SSW from Wewak |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Papua New Guinea
Earthquakes by region of Papua New Guinea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Papua New Guinea.
- Bougainville
- East New Britain
- East Sepik
- Eastern Highlands
- Madang
- Morobe
- National Capital
- Northern Province
- Southern Highlands
- West New Britain
- Western Highlands
- Western Province
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Papua New Guinea.
When was the last earthquake in Papua New Guinea?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Papua New Guinea on the afternoon of April 10, 2025 at 12:43 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 162km east-southeast of Kimbe at a depth of 10km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Papua New Guinea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Papua New Guinea?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Papua New Guinea on the night of May 7, 1919 at 05:41 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 184km east-southeast of Kokopo at a depth of 35km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Papua New Guinea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Papua New Guinea?
In the past 10 years, 7549 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Papua New Guinea. This averages to 755 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 hours.
