Latest earthquakes near Wewak, East Sepik today
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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.
Sep 12, 2024 02:46AM
Shallow M6.3 Earthquake hit in the Bismarck Sea 226km from Madang (Papua New Guinea) on Thursday Night.
Sep 5, 2024 11:03AM
Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the Bismarck Sea near Wewak (Papua New Guinea).
Wewak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 883 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 88 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 | 760 | 86.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 110 | 12.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wewak on the morning of November 19, 2024 at 07:02 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 189km west-southwest of Wewak at a depth of 122km 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, 883 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wewak. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
