Latest earthquakes near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eastern Highlands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eastern Highlands, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 04:29 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 251 km NW from Goroka |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 07:18 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 55 km ENE from Goroka |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 06:13 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 51 km NNE from Goroka |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 02:28 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 244 km E from Goroka |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 01:49 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 71 km ESE from Goroka |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 13:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 154 km ENE from Goroka |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 08:04 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 240 km ENE from Goroka |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 11:28 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 69 km ENE from Goroka |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 12:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 30 km WNW from Goroka |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 11:24 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 249 km ESE from Goroka |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 05:31 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 210 km ENE from Goroka |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 00:16 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 233 km ESE from Goroka |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 14:53 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 195 km ENE from Goroka |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 05:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 293 km N from Goroka |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 10:46 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 203 km ENE from Goroka |
| 40 days ago (Feb 15 21:56 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 105 km N from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 20:38 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 228 km N from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 19:27 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 29 km NNE from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 18:10 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 273 km W from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 18:09 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 273 km NW from Goroka |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 19:47 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 283 km E from Goroka |
| 54 days ago (Jan 31 23:38 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 208 km ENE from Goroka |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 23:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 204 km W from Goroka |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 11:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 227 km ENE from Goroka |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 17:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 58 km NNE from Goroka |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Eastern Highlands
Recent Eastern Highlands Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Highlands. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Eastern Highlands and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 07:18AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Madang in Papua New Guinea.
Mar 16, 2025 02:28AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Lae in Papua New Guinea.
Eastern Highlands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1794 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 179 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Eastern Highlands roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eastern Highlands in 2018. A total of 395 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eastern Highlands 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 Eastern Highlands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Eastern Highlands 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 | 1561 | 87.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 218 | 12.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Eastern Highlands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Highlands occurred on Sep 11, 2022 09:47 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) east of Goroka, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Highlands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 15, 1906 02:04, 203 kilometers (126 mi) east of Goroka. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastern Highlands 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 Eastern Highlands, 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 Eastern Highlands.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2022 09:47 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.6 | 126 km E from Goroka |
| Feb 26, 2018 03:44 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 291 km W from Goroka |
| May 7, 2019 07:19 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.1 | 154 km SE from Goroka |
| Oct 7, 2023 18:40 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 108 km NE from Goroka |
| Oct 7, 2023 18:34 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 101 km NE from Goroka |
| Nov 8, 2017 07:26 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.5 | 294 km NW from Goroka |
| Feb 27, 2018 01:18 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 240 km WSW from Goroka |
| Jan 27, 2018 08:47 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 290 km N from Goroka |
| Oct 8, 2020 17:35 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 87 km E from Goroka |
| Mar 14, 2023 10:49 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 176 km ENE from Goroka |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Eastern Highlands
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Highlands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Highlands.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Highlands on the night of March 20, 2025 at 04:29 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 251km northwest of Goroka at a depth of 137km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Highlands on the night of September 15, 1906 at 02:04 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 203km east of Goroka at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Highlands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea?
In the past 10 years, 1794 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Highlands. This averages to 179 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
