Latest earthquakes near Kokopo, East New Britain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kokopo, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kokopo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kokopo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kokopo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kokopo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kokopo and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2026 04:09AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the Solomon Sea 222km from Arawa (Papua New Guinea).
Mar 13, 2026 07:58AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Bismarck Sea 218km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) on Friday Morning.
Kokopo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3058 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kokopo, East New Britain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 305 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kokopo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kokopo in 2025. A total of 504 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kokopo that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kokopo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kokopo 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 | 2614 | 85.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 405 | 13.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 36 | 1.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kokopo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kokopo 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 Kokopo 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 Kokopo 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 Kokopo, East New Britain 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 Kokopo.
Nearest earthquakes from Kokopo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kokopo, East New Britain. 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 Kokopo.
When was the last earthquake in Kokopo, East New Britain?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kokopo on the night of March 30, 2026 at 04:09 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-east of Kokopo at a depth of 43km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kokopo, East New Britain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kokopo 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 Kokopo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kokopo, East New Britain?
In the past 10 years, 3058 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kokopo. This averages to 306 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
