Latest earthquakes near Arawa, Bougainville today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arawa, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arawa, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Apr 16 02:49 Bougainville) |
M 5.2 | 72 km WSW from Arawa |
| 10 days ago (Apr 14 00:59 Bougainville) |
M 5.0 | 387 km W from Arawa |
| 12 days ago (Apr 12 14:47 Bougainville) |
M 6.1 | 317 km WNW from Arawa |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 07:53 Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 194 km W from Arawa |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 07:46 Bougainville) |
M 4.4 | 211 km W from Arawa |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 05:33 Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 275 km W from Arawa |
| 19 days ago (Apr 5 20:59 Bougainville) |
M 4.0 | 297 km WNW from Arawa |
| 19 days ago (Apr 5 07:04 Bougainville) |
M 6.9 | 439 km W from Arawa |
| 28 days ago (Mar 27 18:14 Bougainville) |
M 4.4 | 149 km S from Arawa |
| 28 days ago (Mar 27 04:49 Bougainville) |
M 4.3 | 114 km W from Arawa |
| 29 days ago (Mar 26 17:45 Bougainville) |
M 5.1 | 100 km S from Arawa |
| 33 days ago (Mar 22 04:08 Bougainville) |
M 5.0 | 96 km S from Arawa |
| 48 days ago (Mar 6 23:45 Bougainville) |
M 4.4 | 276 km WNW from Arawa |
| 50 days ago (Mar 5 14:41 Bougainville) |
M 4.3 | 167 km SSE from Arawa |
| 58 days ago (Feb 25 00:26 Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 235 km WNW from Arawa |
| 59 days ago (Feb 24 09:50 Bougainville) |
M 5.2 | 119 km W from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 15:17 Bougainville) |
M 5.3 | 137 km SSE from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 12:46 Bougainville) |
M 5.1 | 129 km SSE from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 12:40 Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 90 km S from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 12:40 Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 90 km S from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 12:31 Bougainville) |
M 5.6 | 139 km SSE from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 10:09 Bougainville) |
M 4.3 | 153 km SSE from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 09:20 Bougainville) |
M 5.3 | 145 km SSE from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 07:39 Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 89 km S from Arawa |
| 60 days ago (Feb 23 07:39 Bougainville) |
M 4.8 | 188 km SSE from Arawa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Arawa
Recent Arawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arawa and elsewhere.
Apr 16, 2025 02:49AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea near Arawa (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 12, 2025 02:47PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean 106km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 5, 2025 07:04AM
Shallow M6.9 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning in the Solomon Sea 182km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Mar 26, 2025 05:45PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Solomon Sea 100km from Arawa (Papua New Guinea).
Arawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1907 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arawa, Bougainville in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arawa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arawa in 2016. A total of 434 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arawa that year. The strongest had a 7.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Arawa 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 | 1630 | 85.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 260 | 13.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arawa 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 Arawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 7, 1919 05:41, 246 kilometers (153 mi) west of Arawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Arawa 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 Arawa, Bougainville 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 Arawa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2017 15:30 (Bougainville) |
M 7.9 | 44 km W from Arawa |
| Dec 17, 2016 21:51 (Bougainville) |
M 7.9 | 297 km NW from Arawa |
| May 7, 2015 18:10 (Bougainville) |
M 7.1 | 156 km SW from Arawa |
| Feb 9, 2016 03:19 (Bougainville) |
M 6.4 | 101 km WSW from Arawa |
| Sep 2, 2024 07:13 (Bougainville) |
M 6.4 | 67 km S from Arawa |
| Oct 14, 2022 09:20 (Bougainville) |
M 6.4 | 270 km NW from Arawa |
| Dec 17, 2016 22:27 (Bougainville) |
M 6.3 | 183 km WNW from Arawa |
| Nov 19, 2021 01:08 (Bougainville) |
M 6.2 | 230 km WNW from Arawa |
| Jan 26, 2019 14:51 (Bougainville) |
M 6.2 | 120 km SE from Arawa |
| Jan 16, 2022 23:52 (Bougainville) |
M 6.1 | 86 km WSW from Arawa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Arawa
Nearest earthquakes from Arawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arawa, Bougainville. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2015 09:25 (Bougainville) |
M 4.9 | 10 km WNW from Arawa |
| Jan 31, 2017 11:55 (Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 17 km NE from Arawa |
| Jun 17, 2016 20:25 (Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 19 km SSW from Arawa |
| Sep 20, 2015 04:02 (Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 19 km S from Arawa |
| Sep 20, 2015 10:24 (Bougainville) |
M 4.5 | 20 km SSW from Arawa |
| Sep 7, 2015 20:10 (Bougainville) |
M 4.3 | 21 km W from Arawa |
| Jun 15, 2022 22:25 (Bougainville) |
M 4.2 | 23 km SE from Arawa |
| Oct 2, 2016 12:50 (Bougainville) |
M 5.3 | 27 km SSW from Arawa |
| Mar 9, 2017 07:44 (Bougainville) |
M 4.6 | 27 km SSW from Arawa |
| Oct 4, 2017 18:26 (Bougainville) |
M 4.7 | 28 km NNW from Arawa |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Arawa
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arawa.
When was the last earthquake in Arawa, Bougainville?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arawa on the night of April 16, 2025 at 02:49 local time (Pacific/Bougainville). The center of this earthquake was located 72km west-southwest of Arawa at a depth of 82km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arawa, Bougainville in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arawa on the night of May 7, 1919 at 05:41 local time (Pacific/Bougainville). The center of this earthquake was located 246km northwest of Arawa at a depth of 35km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arawa, Bougainville?
In the past 10 years, 1907 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arawa. This averages to 191 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
