Latest earthquakes near Wewak, East Sepik today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wewak, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wewak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wewak, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 02:29 Port Moresby) |
M 3.3 | 271 km W from Wewak |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 15:25 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 200 km WSW from Wewak |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 04:29 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 91 km SSE from Wewak |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 07:18 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 356 km SE from Wewak |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 02:30 Port Moresby) |
M 3.4 | 300 km W from Wewak |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 00:22 Port Moresby) |
M 3.4 | 262 km W from Wewak |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 23:34 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 228 km SW from Wewak |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 08:30 Port Moresby) |
M 3.6 | 299 km WNW from Wewak |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 14:25 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 88 km SW from Wewak |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 14:25 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 71 km WSW from Wewak |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 23:54 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 81 km SW from Wewak |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 23:54 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 66 km SW from Wewak |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 05:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 218 km E from Wewak |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 05:16 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 255 km E from Wewak |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 21:56 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 275 km SE from Wewak |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 20:38 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 170 km ESE from Wewak |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 19:19 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 234 km ENE from Wewak |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 18:10 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 244 km SSW from Wewak |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 18:09 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 84 km S from Wewak |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 14:22 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 71 km NW from Wewak |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 12:41 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 247 km WNW from Wewak |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 06:52 Port Moresby) |
M 3.5 | 237 km WNW from Wewak |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 04:43 Port Moresby) |
M 3.7 | 235 km WNW from Wewak |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 03:09 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 240 km WNW from Wewak |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 02:24 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 239 km WNW from Wewak |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Wewak
Recent Wewak Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wewak. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wewak and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 07:18AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Madang in Papua New Guinea.
Wewak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 892 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wewak, East Sepik in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 89 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Wewak roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wewak in 2018. A total of 160 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wewak 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 Wewak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Wewak 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 | 769 | 86.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 110 | 12.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Wewak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wewak occurred on Feb 26, 2018 03:44 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-southwest of Wewak, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wewak in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Sep 20, 1935 11:46, 253 kilometers (157 mi) south-southwest of Wewak. It is the strongest earthquake near Wewak 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 Wewak, East Sepik 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 Wewak.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2018 03:44 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 297 km SSW from Wewak |
| Apr 3, 2023 04:04 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 100 km SSW from Wewak |
| Mar 24, 2024 06:22 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 85 km SW from Wewak |
| Nov 8, 2017 07:26 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.5 | 79 km S from Wewak |
| Nov 28, 2023 07:46 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.5 | 44 km E from Wewak |
| Feb 7, 2021 15:45 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 280 km E from Wewak |
| Jan 27, 2018 08:47 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 246 km E from Wewak |
| Apr 7, 2018 15:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 282 km SSW from Wewak |
| Sep 5, 2024 11:03 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.2 | 62 km E from Wewak |
| Apr 2, 2016 05:24 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.2 | 141 km E from Wewak |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Wewak
Nearest earthquakes from Wewak
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wewak, East Sepik. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 07:54 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 8 km SE from Wewak |
| Nov 29, 2023 03:25 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 14 km ENE from Wewak |
| Nov 28, 2023 13:11 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 16 km ENE from Wewak |
| Jan 28, 2024 03:10 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 17 km S from Wewak |
| Apr 3, 2017 09:31 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 21 km S from Wewak |
| Feb 26, 2022 09:41 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.4 | 20 km E from Wewak |
| Feb 21, 2023 08:39 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 22 km NNE from Wewak |
| Mar 30, 2024 00:06 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 22 km SSE from Wewak |
| Feb 12, 2022 16:36 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 29 km ENE from Wewak |
| Aug 10, 2020 08:36 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 31 km NNE from Wewak |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Wewak
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wewak.
When was the last earthquake in Wewak, East Sepik?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wewak on the night of March 22, 2025 at 02:29 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west of Wewak at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wewak, East Sepik in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wewak, East Sepik?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Wewak on the morning of September 20, 1935 at 11:46 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west of Wewak at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wewak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wewak, East Sepik?
In the past 10 years, 892 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wewak. This averages to 89 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
