Latest earthquakes near East New Britain, Papua New Guinea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East New Britain? If an earthquake is happening right now near East New Britain, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 20:15 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 108 km SW from Kokopo |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 16:32 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 108 km ESE from Kokopo |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 22:11 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 214 km WSW from Kokopo |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 01:15 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 191 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 23:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 187 km ESE from Kokopo |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 08:50 Port Moresby) |
M 5.2 | 336 km SE from Kokopo |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 09:07 Port Moresby) |
M 4.0 | 95 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 35 days ago (Feb 20 03:15 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 76 km ENE from Kokopo |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 23:40 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 116 km NW from Kokopo |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 22:13 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 83 km E from Kokopo |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 09:57 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 137 km SSE from Kokopo |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 13:21 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 261 km SE from Kokopo |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 15:32 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 166 km WNW from Kokopo |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 12:37 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 173 km WNW from Kokopo |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 16:05 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 71 km E from Kokopo |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 19:36 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 144 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 53 days ago (Feb 2 18:57 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 89 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 06:04 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 173 km SE from Kokopo |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 04:08 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 177 km SSE from Kokopo |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 15:55 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 138 km SW from Kokopo |
| 61 days ago (Jan 25 04:26 Port Moresby) |
M 5.7 | 173 km WNW from Kokopo |
| 61 days ago (Jan 24 23:35 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 189 km ESE from Kokopo |
| 64 days ago (Jan 22 18:46 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 295 km SW from Kokopo |
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 21:15 Port Moresby) |
M 5.5 | 102 km NW from Kokopo |
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 20:57 Port Moresby) |
M 5.2 | 113 km NW from Kokopo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near East New Britain
Recent East New Britain Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near East New Britain. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near East New Britain and elsewhere.
Jan 25, 2025 04:26AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the Bismarck Sea 173km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
East New Britain Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East New Britain, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 322 earthquakes per year, or 26 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near East New Britain roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East New Britain in 2015. A total of 624 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East New Britain 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 East New Britain in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near East New Britain 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 | 2758 | 85.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 424 | 13.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 41 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near East New Britain
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East New Britain occurred on Dec 17, 2016 20:51 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.9 and struck 140 kilometers (87 mi) east of Kokopo, at a depth of 95 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East New Britain in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 7, 1919 05:41, 184 kilometers (114 mi) east of Kokopo. It is the strongest earthquake near East New Britain 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 East New Britain, 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 East New Britain.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 30, 2015 09:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 54 km SE from Kokopo |
| May 5, 2015 11:44 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 132 km SSW from Kokopo |
| Oct 11, 2018 06:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 192 km SW from Kokopo |
| Mar 30, 2018 07:25 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 157 km SSW from Kokopo |
| Mar 9, 2018 03:39 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 103 km E from Kokopo |
| May 1, 2015 18:06 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 110 km SSW from Kokopo |
| Aug 31, 2016 13:11 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 93 km NE from Kokopo |
| Mar 26, 2018 19:51 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 161 km SW from Kokopo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near East New Britain
Earthquakes by city in East New Britain
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East New Britain.
When was the last earthquake in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near East New Britain on the evening of March 21, 2025 at 20:15 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 108km southwest of Kokopo at a depth of 126km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East New Britain, Papua New Guinea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near East New Britain, Papua New Guinea?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near East New Britain 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 East New Britain since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near East New Britain, Papua New Guinea?
In the past 10 years, 3228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East New Britain. This averages to 323 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
