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.
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.
Jan 4, 2026 12:23PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning in the Solomon Sea 127km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
Dec 30, 2025 10:22PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea near Arawa (Papua New Guinea).
Dec 29, 2025 10:40PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the Solomon Sea 116km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
Dec 27, 2025 10:02AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 106km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea) on Saturday Morning.
Dec 11, 2025 12:30AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Solomon Sea near Arawa (Papua New Guinea) on Thursday Night.
Arawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1761 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 176 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arawa roughly every 2 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 | 1505 | 85.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 239 | 13.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 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 Dec 17, 2016 21:51 local time (Pacific/Bougainville timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.9 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-west of Arawa, at a depth of 95 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) north-west of Arawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Arawa in the past 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arawa.
When was the last earthquake in Arawa, Bougainville?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Arawa on the afternoon of January 4, 2026 at 12:23 local time (Pacific/Bougainville). The center of this earthquake was located 390km west-northwest of Arawa at a depth of 34km 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, 1761 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arawa. This averages to 176 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
