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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Apr 26 06:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 199 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 10:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 190 km WSW from Kokopo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 07:30 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 215 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 20:11 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 208 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 07:42 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 229 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 6 days ago (Apr 20 06:25 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 225 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 05:42 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 210 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 17:58 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 223 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 17:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 216 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 17:24 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 219 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 8 days ago (Apr 18 10:01 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 231 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 8 days ago (Apr 18 02:01 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 228 km S from Kokopo |
| 9 days ago (Apr 17 10:12 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 202 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 10 days ago (Apr 16 01:49 Port Moresby) |
M 5.2 | 385 km SE from Kokopo |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 18:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 177 km S from Kokopo |
| 12 days ago (Apr 14 02:04 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 217 km S from Kokopo |
| 12 days ago (Apr 13 23:59 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 205 km S from Kokopo |
| 12 days ago (Apr 13 17:58 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 234 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 13 days ago (Apr 13 10:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 210 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 22:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 231 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 13:47 Port Moresby) |
M 6.1 | 106 km ESE from Kokopo |
| 14 days ago (Apr 11 13:38 Port Moresby) |
M 5.2 | 208 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 15 days ago (Apr 10 20:54 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 264 km SW from Kokopo |
| 15 days ago (Apr 10 18:20 Port Moresby) |
M 5.2 | 241 km SSW from Kokopo |
| 15 days ago (Apr 10 14:39 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 247 km SSW 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.
Apr 23, 2025 08:11PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Solomon Sea 176km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 18, 2025 05:24PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the Solomon Sea 182km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 16, 2025 01:49AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea near Arawa (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 12, 2025 01:47PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean 106km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 11, 2025 01:38PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Solomon Sea 183km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) on Friday Afternoon.
Apr 10, 2025 06:20PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Solomon Sea 154km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
East New Britain Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3266 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 326 earthquakes per year, or 27 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 | 2780 | 85.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 440 | 13.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 42 | 1.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 21 days ago (Apr 5 06:04 Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 232 km SSW 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 |
| Aug 31, 2016 13:11 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 93 km NE from Kokopo |
| May 1, 2015 18:06 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 110 km SSW from Kokopo |
| Apr 30, 2015 20:45 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 127 km SSW from Kokopo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near East New Britain
Earthquakes by city in East New Britain
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near East New Britain on the morning of April 26, 2025 at 06:26 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south-southwest of Kokopo at a depth of 10km under water in the Solomon Sea. 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, 3266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East New Britain. This averages to 327 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
