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.
Feb 24, 2025 08:50AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Solomon Sea 120km from Arawa (Papua New Guinea) on Monday Morning.
Jan 25, 2025 04:26AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the Bismarck Sea 173km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
Kokopo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3230 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 323 earthquakes per year, or 26 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kokopo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kokopo in 2015. A total of 624 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kokopo 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 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 | 2760 | 85.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 424 | 13.13% |
| 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 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 125 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kokopo on the evening of March 1, 2025 at 22:11 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 214km west-southwest of Kokopo at a depth of 197km under water in the Bismarck 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, 3230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kokopo. This averages to 323 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
